Jessica Delorenzo

About Jessica Delorenzo

I’m a human-centered, purpose-driven HR executive who helps organizations grow by unlocking the full value of their people. As CHRO of Kimball Electronics (NASDAQ: KE), I lead global HR strategy for a multinational manufacturer, aligning leadership, culture, and capability to enable business growth and operational excellence.I’ve guided our people strategy through a decade of transformation from a young public-company spin-off to a globally recognized employer. In that time, I\'ve lead teams to achieve record-high engagement, built a diverse executive team, and embedded evidence-based talent systems that make leadership potential visible five layers below the CEO. My work with the Board of Directors and Talent, Culture & Compensation Committee has shaped CEO and C-Suite succession, redesigned executive compensation programs, and strengthened governance around human capital disclosure.Known as a connector and counselor in the C-Suite, I bring a balance of strategic foresight and empathy by architecting leadership development, culture, and inclusion programs that make business performance and belonging inseparable.My leadership philosophy is simple: connection creates influence, and empowerment transforms performance. Global HR leadership across 8+ countries Executive succession & onboarding Leadership development architecture Culture transformation Talent analytics Employee engagement Board partnership & governance

Experience

1. Chief Human Resources Officer

   Kimball Electronics

   Jul 2018 — Present · Jasper, IN, US

   Lead enterprise-wide people strategy for a multinational manufacturer, reporting to the Chairman and CEO and partnering with the Board of Directors to align talent, culture, and organizational capability with business growth and operational excellence-Strategic Leadership: Partner with the Board, CEO, and executive team to design and execute the company’s People Strategy, driving measurable outcomes in succession management, talent acquisition, executive compensation, DEIB, and engagement-Culture Champion: Steward of the company’s Guiding Principles and Employer of Choice initiatives, achieving record-high global engagement scores and advancing a human-centered, purpose-driven culture across 8+ countries-Succession & Talent Architecture: Directed executive and critical-role succession, including CEO, CFO, CIO, and General Counsel transitions; strengthened internal pipelines through evidence-based 9-box assessments and data-driven visibility five layers deep-Leadership Development: Designed and delivered global programs—workshops, podcasts, and digital learning—to develop leadership agility and performance excellence across all levels-Board Partnership & Governance: Serve as management liaison to the Compensation and Governance Committee, providing analysis and recommendations for executive compensation design, long-term incentive alignment, and human-capital disclosure compliance-Organizational Design & Risk Mitigation: Drive enterprise-wide organizational development, HR policy modernization, and workforce planning strategies to reduce operational risk and strengthen agility in global markets-Communications & ESG Integration: Partnered across functions to embed purpose, culture, and ESG initiatives into internal communications and talent branding, reinforcing Kimball Electronics’ global identity as a values-based employer.

Education

• Rice Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Rice University

  B.A., Psychology

  2003 — 2007

• LSU Shreveport

  MS, Human Services Administration

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Program Management
• Distance Learning
• Leadership Development
• Staff Development
• Teaching
• Community Outreach
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Training
• Student Financial Aid
• Student Engagement
• Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Student Services
• Student Leadership
• Nonprofits
• Strategic Planning
• Enrollment Management
• Collaboration
• Student Affairs
• Administration
• Academic Advising
• Customer Service
• Customer Experience
• Higher Education
• Student Development
• College
• Student Counseling
• Career Development
• Admissions
• Creativity
• Media Relations