Julie Catalano
Chief People Officer @Palmer International
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WORK HISTORY
Chief People Officer @Palmer International
Skippack, PA, US
Founded in 1946, Palmer International is a pioneer in converting cashew nut shell liquid into friction materials used in brake linings worldwide. The company continues to evolve its renewable chemistry platform while strengthening executive leadership to support disciplined, profitable growth.
EDUCATION
New York University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
ABOUT JULIE CATALANO
I’m a Global Chief People Officer and Human Capital Strategist with a proven track record of scaling organizations through purpose-driven leadership, culture transformation, and data-informed people strategy.With 20+ years of experience spanning private equity–backed, financial services, fintech, manufacturing, professional services, founder-led, and global enterprises, I specialize in architecting Human Capital Strategies that directly align with growth, profitability, and organizational effectiveness. My expertise includes Organizational Design, Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Total Rewards, and HR Technology Modernization — all anchored in a philosophy of building scalable, people-first infrastructure.I’ve led companies through M&A integrations, HR digital transformations, and leadership transitions, helping CEOs and boards strengthen their leadership bench, align culture with commercial outcomes, and drive performance at scale. As both a strategic partner and culture architect, I bring empathy, analytical rigor, and operational excellence to every engagement.Having partnered with global public companies and private equity investors, I operate effectively in federated models—balancing entrepreneurial agility with governance, scalability, and ESG commitments. My leadership style is rooted in collaboration, trust, and clarity, enabling teams to deliver measurable outcomes in complex, mission-driven environments.Areas of Expertise:• Human Capital Strategy & Organizational Design• Leadership Development & Executive Coaching• HR Technology & People Analytics• Total Rewards, Compensation & Workforce Planning• M&A Integration, IPO Readiness & Change Leadership• Culture Transformation & DEIB Strategy• Board, Investor & Global Governance PartnershipPassionate about building organizations where purpose and performance thrive together, I help leaders turn human capital into their strongest competitive advantage. I believe that great culture isn’t a byproduct of success — it’s the foundation for it.
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