Top HR Executive Transitions in March 2024

March 2024 has been pivotal for human resources leadership across industries, with strategic executive appointments driving organisational growth and adaptation. Explore these top HR moves, compiled by TALNT, and see how our platform’s insights can enhance your strategic decisions. Connect with TALNT for access to our comprehensive people data intelligence, helping you stay informed and ahead in the HR landscape.


1. Christine Engle and Nigel Hughes Strengthen Brightly's Leadership
Brightly, a Siemens company, has enhanced its leadership team with Christine Engle as Senior Vice President of People & Organisation and Nigel Hughes as Head of Product, bolstering its global expansion in smart asset management.

2. Renee Kaspar Appointed Chief Human Rescource Officer at eXp Realty
eXp Realty has named Renee Kaspar as Chief Human ResourceOfficer. With over two decades in global talent management, Kaspar's expertise will be pivotal in refining eXp Realty’s global talent and people management.

3. Christine Centa Elevated to Chief People Officer at HashiCorp
HashiCorp has promoted Christine Centa from Vice President of Total Rewards to Chief People Officer, entrusting her with enhancing employee experiences to support the company’s next growth phase.

4. Karen Lonergan Joins PwC Australia as Chief People Officer
Karen Lonergan
has been appointed Chief People Officer at PwC Australia, bringing her substantial experience from Stockland to drive cultural changes and operational reforms at PwC.

5. Molly O'Connor Named Chief People Officer at Putnam Investment Management
Putnam Investment Management has introduced Molly O'Connor as Chief People Officer, where she will oversee HR functions including talent processes, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

6. Alessandra Yockelson Takes on Role as Chief HR Officer at NetApp
NetApp has appointed Alessandra Yockelson as Chief HR Officer, where she will lead all aspects of people and organisational strategy, focusing on talent development and global growth.

7. Kalay Moodley Appointed Chief People Officer at Kao Data
Kalay Moodley
has joined Kao Data as Chief People Officer, tasked with leading new talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies to support the company’s expansion in the UK and Europe.

8. Deepti Mohan Promoted to Head of Resourcing India & South Asia at Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered has elevated Deepti Mohan to Head of Resourcing for India & South Asia, where she will lead talent acquisition and HR digitalisation to enhance the workforce across the region.

9. Laura Westerman Tanner Promoted to Chief People Officer at ReliaQuest
ReliaQuest has advanced Laura Westerman Tanner to Chief People Officer, recognising her critical role in overseeing all HR functions and supporting the company’s scale in cybersecurity.

10. David Smith Joins Darktrace as Chief People Officer
Darktrace has welcomed David Smith as Chief People Officer, where he will be responsible for leading HR operations and developing high-performing teams to support Darktrace's growth ambitions.

These appointments reflect strategic investments in HR leadership, showcasing how critical human resources management is to global business success.

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Chart illustrating a comparison between new hires and departures over a specified period, highlighting fluctuations and trends in workforce changes.
Chart illustrating a comparison between new hires and departures over a specified period, highlighting fluctuations and trends in workforce changes.