Christopher Rodriguez

About Christopher Rodriguez

As a commercially focused HR executive, I inspire our business leaders to dream about what is possible and then courageously pursue it. I connect the business with a targeted people strategy that addresses high growth, new and emerging markets, business transformation, workforce engagement and performance, and building a winning and sustainable culture. As the company’s global vice president of talent, culture, engagement & human resources partner, I am responsible for talent strategy, strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition & sourcing, talent attraction marketing & branding, employee engagement & well-being, diversity, inclusion & belonging (DIB), learning and capability development, talent analytics and reporting, performance management, and succession planning. REIMAGINE WHAT\'S POSSIBLE @ AIR PRODUCTSDriven by ambition and innovation, we come together every day, passionate and excited about the future we’re helping to create. Reimagining what’s possible, turning it into reality. It’s in our DNA—our drive and determination to find a better way. We’re not shy about charting new paths to greener solutions that help create a healthier planet. We invite your creativity in helping us solve problems, knowing there is not always a clearly defined roadmap. As a leader in our industry, we are already creating a world built on hydrogen, and by you joining us, we will accomplish even more together.Lean into our higher purpose as we create a more sustainable world. Using your ingenuity, partner with our customers on their challenges and sustainability journeys, making a real impact. While our achievements are impressive, we are never done. We ask that you bring your talent, experience, and ideas to improve our ways of working, our processes, and our innovations. Be part of our growth story and make your mark on our shared legacy.

Experience

1. Vice President - Talent, Culture, Engagement and Global Human Resources

   Air Products

   Feb 2022 — Present · Allentown, PA, US

   Christopher leads a global HR team responsible for delivering a world-class employee experience, strategic workforce planning, talent marketing & branding, employee engagement, diversity, inclusion & belonging, learning & leadership development, performance development and succession planning. His global team is focused on creating meaningful employee experiences and engagement to support a high-performance organization. This includes setting direction, policy and processes for attracting, sourcing, hiring, onboarding, developing and retaining talent, and the development of global strategies which drive greater business performance, enable tremendous growth and ultimately the delivery of outstanding results.Christopher also serves as Executive HR Business Partner (HRBP) to Global HR, Legal, Corporate Investor & Government Relations, Community Affairs, and Corporate Communications.

Education

• University of Michigan

  Executive Education Certificate, Leading the Organization

  2004 — 2004

• Oral Roberts University

  BM, Performance

  1993 — 1997

• Eastern Connecticut State University

  M.S., Organizational Management (OE/OD)

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• HR Transformation
• Team Leadership
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Executive Coaching
• Succession Planning
• Organizational Development
• Performance Management
• Recruiting
• Human Resources
• Executive Development
• Mentoring
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Change Management
• Temporary Placement
• Organizational Design
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership
• Talent Management
• Culture Change