Thursday, October 3, 2024 Hornblower Group has appointed Michelle Mason as its new Chief People Officer, joining the executive leadership team and reporting directly to CEO Mike Flaskey. With over 25 years of experience in human resources and strategic consulting for global corporations, Mason is poised to drive the company’s HR strategy for its more than 5,000 employees worldwide. In her role, Mason will lead initiatives around recruitment, employee retention, compensation, and benefits, while also managing labor relations.
Additionally, she will be instrumental in shaping the company’s workplace culture, focusing on training and development, employee engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. “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.” Mason’s career spans decades, with significant experience at Procter & Gamble, where she worked across multiple brands and regions. Most recently, her role at Kinetic Consulting saw her take on executive CHRO positions and long-term client engagements.
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