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Philadelphia, PA-based Marcia Lyssy as Senior Vice President of Human Resources
About the Company
BDP International is a privately held, family-owned non-asset based global logistics provider with annual sales exceeding $2.1 billion USD. Founded in 1966 by Richard Bolte Sr. and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, BDP has grown to be one of the largest privately held logistics providers in the world. BDP employs nearly 4,300 people worldwide, and operates freight logistics centers in 270 cities across the world through a global network of wholly owned offices, joint ventures and affiliates in 135 countries. The company serves more than 4,000 customers worldwide. Clients include Bayer, Dow, DuPont, Heineken USA, Johnson & Johnson, Revlon, Trek Bicycle, and others.
About the Person
Marcia Lyssy is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at BDP International, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Lyssy will oversee all aspects of human resources strategy and operations globally. BDP serves more than 1,000 customers from the company`s corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, Pa. and a broad global network in which it owns and has branded joint venture operations in 32 countries and 130 offices with over 4,200 employees in major trade markets around the world. With the inclusion of BDP`s partner affiliates, the company`s network expands to 287 offices in 124 countries. Lyssy`s primary duties will include talent management, compensation and benefits, engagement, workforce planning, talent acquisition, diversity, and organizational design and effectiveness. In her new role, Lyssy will collaborate with cross-functional leadership globally to ensure BDP continues to attract, develop and retain high-quality talent at all levels of the organization. She will also work with BDP organizations in every region and country to create a robust pipeline of future leaders. Since joining BDP in October 2007, Lyssy has progressed through HR leadership positions in the United States and, most recently, as global director of talent management. She has played a lead role in implementing a number of HR initiatives, including mentoring, leadership development, employee engagement and global performance management. Lyssy earned her bachelor`s degree and master`s degree in business administration from Temple University. She resides in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., with her husband and daughter.
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