Anne Close

Anne Close, SHRM-CP, is the Associate Director of Workforce Strategy at Optum, where they lead change management initiatives and implement the Employee Mobility program. With over a decade of experience in human resources, Anne previously held roles including Director of Human Resources for the Americas at Xceed Technologies, where they oversaw HR operations and achieved a 99% employee retention rate during a major acquisition. They also served as Associate Director People Business Partner at Optum, aligning people strategy with business goals across multiple business units. Anne’s expertise in data analytics and workforce management has significantly contributed to organizational change and employee engagement initiatives.