Archdiocese of Chicago Names Claudia Mann Chief Human Resources and Staff Development Officer
Chicago, IL (October 5, 2017) – The Archdiocese of Chicago announced today the appointment of Claudia Mann as Chief Human Resources and Staff Development Officer, a new position for the Archdiocese. Prior to her appointment, Mann was the Vice President of Human Resources for Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Suzlon Energy Limited. In her new role, which she begins on Monday, October 9, Mann will oversee the recruitment, development and implementation of an integrated human relations and professional staff development strategy for the Archdiocese, bringing new capabilities in staff engagement and development.
“We are proud to welcome Claudia to our team at the Archdiocese of Chicago,” said Betsy Bohlen, Chief Operating Officer for the Archdiocese of Chicago. “Her experience will be instrumental as we put new energy behind strengthening and sustaining the capabilities, vitality and effectiveness of all Archdiocesan employees.”
At Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation, Mann was responsible for the development and execution of the company’s human resources strategy, including talent acquisition and management, organizational development, compensation, benefits, employee communications, employee relations, and compliance. Under her leadership, Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation was awarded parent company Suzlon Energy Limited’s Suzlon Human Resources Excellence award each year since its inception.
Before joining Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation, Mann served as Vice President of Human Resources for Acciona Energy where she built the company’s North American Human Resources practice and team at its start-up. Prior to Acciona, Mann’s career included roles as Director of Human Resources for Federated Group, and Regional Director of Human Resources for Boise Cascade, where she was responsible for the human resources aspects of several mergers, acquisitions, and integrations.
Mann holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science from Bradley University, a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Loyola University Chicago, and designation as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Society of Human Resource Management.
