Applied
Kurt W. Loring joined Applied® in 2014 as Vice President – Chief Human Resources Officer with responsibility for the development and execution of the Company’s HR strategy. He is a strategic business partner to the senior leadership team and helps drive the Management Development & Planning Process (MD&P) throughout the organization. Loring also oversees Applied’s talent management, recruiting – including predictive analytics, career development, succession planning, compensation, and benefits.
Loring joined Applied from Precision Castparts Corporation’s Forged Product Segment where he served as VP of Human Resources. In addition, he has more than 11 years of HR experience with Danaher Corporation, including the role of VP of Human Resources for Qualitrol Corp and, later, Fluke Electronics. He began his career with PPG Industries and rose through a succession of positions over a nine-year period, gaining experience in the areas of HR generalist, incentive compensation, health and welfare benefit structure, labor relations, and administrative services.
Loring holds a bachelor’s degree from Bethany College and a master’s degree in Global Human Resources Management from Rutgers.