What Happened?
Newport, KY-based General-Cable Promoted Matt Austin as Vice President, North America & Global Human Resources Council Leader
About the Company
General Cable, a Fortune 500 company, has been a wire and cable innovator for over 170 years. With more than 14,500 associates, we are one of the largest wire and cable manufacturers in the world. General Cable`s Global Vision is to be the most highly regarded and successful wire and cable company in the world and to operate in every major geographic market. The Company`s Operating Philosophy is to act with the speed and agility of a small company but with the strength and the power of a large company.
About the Person
Respected, approachable and trusted leader who understands how Human Resources can drive business impact through strong partnerships and a deep understanding of the company, industry and culture. Strategic partner to business leaders, CHRO`s & CEO`s. Dedicated to delivering the company’s promise to its employees and customers. Consistently exceeded expectations in top Human Resources roles with global, Fortune 500 organizations in retail, technology, financial services, consumer goods & industrial manufacturing. Always drawn to "transformation" opportunities. Passionate about growing brands through linking human capital planning to the short and long-term objectives of the business. Extensive experience with Human Resources Business Partner Model implementation, resulting in elevated Human Resources capabilities and overall ROI. I mitigate low value-add, transactional Human Resources work while simultaneously elevating the Human Resources focus on high value-add work tied to the business objectives and overall P&L. Drove record-breaking results with employee engagement, culture evolution & turnover metrics which had a direct correlation with record-breaking earnings & profitability growth during the 2008 recession.
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