Joseph L. McKnight

Joseph L. McKnight, MSSHRM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, currently serves as the Regional Human Resources Director for the Middle East, Africa, and Russia at AbbVie, managing a team of 15 HR professionals and supporting a $600M business with over 1,500 employees across 20 countries. Prior roles include Director of Business Human Resources at AbbVie, Associate Director of Business HR at Cox Automotive Inc., and Senior Regional HR Business Partner at Amazon, among others. McKnight's extensive HR experience spans various industries, focusing on strategic human capital solutions, employee relations, and organizational development. McKnight holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from The University of Georgia and a Master of Science in Strategic Human Resources Management from Saint Joseph's University.