What Happened?
Earth City, MO-based Laird-Technologies has Appointed Debra Yost as Vice President of Human Resources.
About the Company
Laird is a global technology company focused on providing components and solutions that protect electronic devices from electromagnetic interference and heat, and that enable connectivity in mission critical systems through wireless applications and antenna systems. Products are supplied to all sectors of the electronics industry including the Connected Transport, Connected Industry, Connected Medical, Telecom/ Computing, and Mobile Device markets. Providing value and differentiation to our customers through innovation, reliable fulfillment and speed, Laird PLC (LRD: London) is listed and headquartered in London, and employs 9,000 people in more than 50 facilities located in 19 countries.
About the Person
Debra Yost has 20 years of professional experience, with seven years as vice president of human resources at Laird. Throughout her career, she has set herself apart from her peers, with high energy and a passion for her work, especially in industry areas including consumer-facing environments, manufacturing and professional services. She most enjoys culture transformation, executive leadership, mentoring, coaching and development, training, change management, and utilizing her legal and human resource management experience. On a daily basis, Ms. Yost is responsible for implementing human resource leadership, as well as overseeing company-wide initiatives involving global transformations, improving the customer and employee experience, creating human resource strategies that align to business, market and talent research, improving organizational development, driving change management, supporting talent planning, training and employee development. Ms. Yost has been in human resources for more than 20 years. She has been a leader in human resources for a string of Fortune 500 corporations, including Sara Lee Bakery Group, where she was corporate manager of global compliance, and Express Scripts, where she was senior director of human resources. She is currently the vice president of human resources for Laird, a global engineering company, as well as a member of the adjunct faculty for Webster University, Department of Behavioral Sciences. She has also appeared as a guest speaker across the St. Louis region with a special talent for bringing creative minds and activists together to push ideas and make changes. Ms. Yost attributes her success to her mentorship from an early age and the habit of surrounding herself with people who leverage what she is good at and round out what doesn`t come naturally. As a passionate and energetic leader, Ms. Yost is not likely to give up without a fight. Never a quitter, she is supportive and receptive and sincerely believes in paying it forward, giving generously of her time, talent and treasure. Ms. Yost also attributes her success to her ability to admit what she doesn`t know and working collaboratively with others. She became involved in her profession from her initial career and legal background and time working in employment compliance. Her love for employment law turned to the broader elements of human capital processes and talent management. She has many years of experience in human resources for several Fortune 500 companies. The highlight of Ms. Yost`s career was her recognition as one of St. Louis` top business executives; it was a big honor to be with great company and peers who are doing amazing things. Another highlight has been learning to balance her career and a family with two amazing children, who both have special needs. Her family situation has helped shape her perspective on life, both personally and professionally. Ms. Yost received a Master of Science in Legal Studies and Human Resources Management from Webster University. In addition to her degree, she has received a Missouri Supreme Court Mediation Accreditation from Saint Louis University School of Law. She is a member of SHRM. In recognition of her hard work and dedication, she was named as a Top 40 Under 40 Business Executive by the St. Louis Business Journal. In years to come, Ms. Yost intends to create more awareness for the nonprofits that she supports, including holding an executive leadership role or chief human resources officer position.
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