Gerald Ashford is a seasoned human resources professional with extensive experience across various organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Linde Engineering since March 2020, Gerald focuses on talent management, recruitment, performance management, compensation, benefits, and employee relations. Prior to this role, Gerald was a Talent Acquisition Manager at Linde, where responsibilities included managing recruiting processes and strategizing regional resourcing efforts. Gerald also has a background as a Global Talent Management and Acquisition Specialist at Halliburton, where collaboration with leadership on talent programs was key. Earlier career positions included business development roles at Kelly Services and management at LensCrafters, alongside customer service responsibilities at National City Bank. Gerald holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource, Training, and Development from Eastern Michigan University.