Julie Ann R.

Julie Ann R. has a strong background in human resources, with over 30 years of experience in various leadership roles. Julie Ann is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at nGROUP, where they support the senior leadership team in optimizing labor-intensive supply chain and logistics operations. Prior to this, they held the position of CPO/Vice President at Areas, United States, where they were responsible for driving people initiatives and fostering a sustainable culture. Julie has also worked at companies such as Bimbo Bakeries USA, AmeriCold Logistics, LLC., US Foods, Nestlé USA, Infogix, Thomson Reuters-NETg, and UNISYS, holding director-level positions and overseeing human resources functions. Throughout their career, Julie has focused on talent acquisition, talent management, diversity and inclusion, labor relations, and organizational effectiveness.

Julie Ann R. has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Human Resources Training & Development with a minor in Dance Theatre from Oakland University. Julie Ann also holds a Masters in Science Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Training and Development from Central Michigan University. Additionally, Julie Ann R. has obtained several certifications, including Sexual Harassment Prevention (Federal, Illinois, and California) from EasyLlama - HR & Compliance Training For Modern Teams, Stratop from Paterson Center, Ethics & Compliance training from NAVEX, McKinsey Capability Training Boot Camp from McKinsey & Company, and various facilitator certifications from Korn Ferry. Julie Ann has also attended conferences and obtained certifications in leadership, interviewing, coaching, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).