Sedgwick, a global provider of technology–enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced that Michelle Hay has joined the company as global chief people officer.
With over 25 years of professional experience and a unique combination of human resources leadership and consulting expertise, Hay will have executive responsibilities that include overseeing the company’s global HR team, managing its benefit offerings, identifying and developing talent, furthering diversity and inclusion efforts, strategizing corporate social responsibility as well as fostering a collaborative work culture and positive colleague experience.
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“We are thrilled to have a strategic thinker and relationship builder like Michelle joining our executive leadership team,” said Mike Arbour, Sedgwick’s chief executive officer. “She will play a critical role in enhancing Sedgwick’s strong organizational culture and leading people practices with an emphasis on improving our colleague experience and attracting new talent to our ranks.”
Hay most recently served as global chief human resource officer for a leading international commercial real estate firm and previously held HR leadership roles at several other large corporations and consultancies, where she drove the development and implementation of new and innovative HR programs. Hay has been featured in Forbes magazine and on the Chicago Business Journal’s Crain’s Daily Gist podcast, offering insight and thought leadership on the state of the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic and other timely HR issues. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and an MBA from the University of Illinois.