Gentry Brann

About Gentry Brann

I am an experienced executive and strategic thinker skilled at building global high-performing teams and organizational capability in highly matrixed companies, solving complex problems, driving change and leading through ambiguity. I understand people dynamics and what it takes to create an environment and build a culture where people and business thrive – a challenge through major company mergers (I\'ve been acquired twice and appointed to the lead role in the acquiring company each time), financial (Ch. 11) and organizational restructurings, multiple executive successions (including CEO), industry evolution and the longer-term effects of COVID. I am committed to building an inclusive culture that supports diversity and equity throughout our global operations and to ensuring our talented workforce is empowered, engaged and motivated. Expertise: • Organizational design and development in support of business objectives • Change leadership and management • Cultural integration and alignment • People strategy and leadership • Human resources strategy, systems, processes, practices • Executive succession planning, development and coaching • Mergers/acquisition and financial restructuring communications and integration • Talent identification and development • Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Crisis communications and management • Integrated marketing communications and brand management • Investor relations and financial communications • Media spokesperson training and implementation

Experience

1. Chief People and Administration Officer

   Lake Resources

   Feb 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• Louisiana State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: English Literature and History

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  Master of Business Administration

• Rice University

  Jones School of Business - Advanced Leadership Program