Catherine McKeown, CHRL

Catherine McKeown, CHRL has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several decades. Catherine'smost recent role was as the Chief People Officer at Hammond Power Solutions, starting in March 2020. Prior to that, they served as the Head of HR - EVSA Group at ATS Automation from 2019 to 2020. From 2016 to 2018, Catherine held the position of Vice-President, Human Resources at Sailun Tire Company.

Before that, Catherine worked at McCain Foods Limited, where they held various leadership roles. Catherine was the Vice-President, Global People Strategy from 2013 to 2015, leading talent management initiatives for business growth. Prior to that, Catherine was the Vice-President, Human Resources for the transportation group of McCain Foods, Day & Ross Group from 2010 to 2013. In this role, they elevated HR capability, integrated cultural transformation initiatives, and contributed to the business strategy as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Catherine also served as the Senior Director, Human Resources (Manufacturing & National Supply Chain) from 2008 to 2010, where they supported Western Canadian manufacturing sites and National Supply Chain functions.

Before their time at McCain Foods Limited, Catherine held the position of International Director, Human Resources at Dawn Food Products from 2006 to 2008. In this role, they led the development of mission and vision for the International Human Resources team, championed a cultural transformation initiative, and drove strategic people initiatives.

Catherine's work experience also includes a role as the Director of Human Resources at Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee from 2000 to 2006. There, they established Human Resources strategies, led cost reduction initiatives, launched performance management processes, and implemented workforce management technology solutions.

Earlier in their career, Catherine was the Director of Human Resources at Willson International, where they established the Human Resources division and related strategies from 1997 to 2000. Catherine also served as an HR Manager at Bridgestone from 1990 to 1996.

Throughout their career, Catherine McKeown has demonstrated expertise in various areas of human resources, including talent management, cultural transformation, organizational development, and HR strategy development.

Catherine McKeown, CHRL has a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree from York University, with a focus on Business Administration and Management. Catherine also holds a Strategic Human Resources Management Certificate from Dalhousie University. Additionally, they have completed a Project Management Essentials program at the University of Toronto and a Human Resources Management Certificate from Sheridan College.

Furthermore, Catherine McKeown holds a certification as a Certified Human Resources Leader from the HRPA (Human Resources Professionals Association), which was obtained in October 2014. Catherine is also a Certified Human Resources Professional, although the specific institution and date of obtaining this certification are not provided in the available information.