Bridget Penney

Bridget Penney, Chief People Officer, is responsible for all human resources functions across the company as well as overseeing the development and execution of human capital strategies. She is an operational and strategic leader with expertise in building business through talent management, leading operational and organizational excellence. Prior to joining Applied, Penney served as Vice President of Talent & Diversity at Kohler Co., where she was responsible for the organization’s keen focus on talent and culture, playing a significant role in Kohler’s quest to retain and engage the best talent. Penney holds a master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational Behavior from Benedictine University, a master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Marketing from the University of Illinois. In addition, she is a Certified Executive Coach, from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.