EnerSys appoints Thomas as chief human resources officer

ion, Apex Tool Group, and the Eramet Group.

Thomas holds an MBA in HR management from the University of Houston and a bachelor’s degree in HR management from Marietta College.

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change through innovation, collaboration and challenging the status quo”.

EnerSys announced the appointment of Shannon Thomas as its new chief human resources officer effective May 1.

EnerSys said Thomas will be responsible for the strategy, leadership and operations of the company’s HR globally, overseeing talent lifecycle and development, total rewards, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Thomas has over 20 years’ experience as a global HR officer.

She spent her most recent five years at Chemours, where she helped set up several transformational initiatives, EnerSys said.

Before Chemours she held senior HR positions at several publicly traded and private companies including Owens Corning, Hex-

She succeeds Ted Fries — who is retiring after 26 years of service — and she joins the battery giant’s executive team, reporting directly to president and chief executive officer David Shaffer.

Shaffer said Thomas had extensive experience leading HR teams in a variety of industries and a “proven track record of driving

Thomas’s vision and leadership will support the company’s moves to attract, develop and retain top talent from around the world, while fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Shaffer said.

On Ted Fries, Shaffer said his business acumen had been invaluable to the growth and success of EnerSys.

“We can’t thank him enough for the many contributions he has made to our business and community.”

Brian Leen leaves Gopher to join Vivify as new CEO

Brian Leen has quit as president and CEO of lead battery recycler Gopher Resource to become CEO of Vivify Specialty Ingredients.

Vivify, which provides additives and ingredients for the food, beverages and other markets, said on April 6 that Leen had joined the firm with immediate effect.

Leen succeeds Devlin Riley, who has left the company.

Leen has been a member of Vivify’s board since it was acquired in December 2021 by Gryphon Heritage Fund. His appointment as CEO came four years after he joined Gopher.

Leen had previously been president and CEO of Colorado-based ADA Carbon Solutions since 2010.

H&V appoints Martinez as VP, chief people officer

human resource experience.

H&V said the title of chief people officer represented “an evolution beyond the traditional responsibilities of human resources”.

was VP of human resources and compensation and benefits at Spanishlanguage media company Univision.

Lithium ion battery systems company BMZ Germany announced that Oliver Makko had been appointed as CFO and Andreas Krist as chief purchasing officer and M&A manager effective May 1.

Makko, who has degrees in aerospace engineering and business administration, has 15 years of leadership experience in the finance sector.

He succeeds Jörg Dinkat, who left the company in March. Makko will report to BMZ Group CFO Stefan Kreysa.

Krist, a graduate engineer in physical technology, has 18 years of management experience in pre-development, value analysis and strategic purchasing, including responsibility for procuring battery production materials.

Sandra Martinez has been named as VP and chief people officer at Hollingsworth & Vose as of April 18. H&V said Martinez brings a strong blend of

Before joining H&V, Martinez was head of human resources for the industrial segment of Barnes Group, a global industrial and aerospace manufacturing company.

She has worked in the manufacturing industry since 2015. Before that she

Martinez has also been a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Council for the US Manufacturers Alliance.

CEO Josh Ayer said: “We selected Sandra due to her business acumen and experience working with a global workforce in key markets such as the Americas, APAC and Europe.”

He succeeds Oliver Reichertz, who was to leave the company at the end of May. Krist will report to BMZ Group CPO Magdalena Mozler.

On March 15, BMZ signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai’s Pingshan district government, under which BMZ’s China arm is set to have access to governmental support programs.