NEW YORK , Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hornblower Group today announced the appointment of Michelle Mason as its new Chief People Officer. Joining Hornblower Group's executive team and reporting to CEO Mike Flaskey , Mason brings more than 25 years of experience in HR and strategic consulting services for international corporations.
In her capacity as Chief People Officer, Mason will oversee the global human resources strategy to support Hornblower's 5,000-plus employees worldwide. Her key areas of focus include recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits planning, and labor relations. Mason will also play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving workplace culture, overseeing training and development programs; employee engagement; and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
"With her proven track record of driving organizational excellence and fostering talent, I'm thrilled that Michelle will be leading our HR and people initiatives as our company continues to evolve," said Flaskey. "Our mission is to create amazing experiences for our guests, and that begins with creating an amazing experience for our Crew. Michelle's appointment underscores our commitment to further enhancing our employee experience.
" Prior to joining Hornblower Group, Mason's decades-long career with Procter & Gamble took her all over the world working across multiple brands, businesses, and regions. More recently, Michelle's work with Kinetic Consulting led to several extended engagements an.