Emily Elking

Emily Elking serves as the Global Head of HR for Water Utility Operations and Water Access & Sustainability at GRUNDFOS since July 2022, also holding the position of HRBP Americas Sales. With a diverse HR background, Emily has been a Board Member at The Little Montessori School and a Consultant for The Wilbanks Consulting Group. Previously, Emily worked as a Senior Regional Manager/HRBP at C&S Wholesale Grocers and as a Talent Manager & Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Motiva Enterprises LLC, where significant contributions included transforming talent management strategies and leading cultural transformations. Emily’s career began at Shell, where roles included HR Business Partner and HR Analyst within a joint venture with Aramco, earning experience in labor negotiations and M&A activities. Emily holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Labor Relations and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Michigan State University.