Larae Lafrenz

Global Strategic HR Executive | Public and Private | Board Experienced | Transformation & Change | M&A Due Diligence and Integration

Role
SVP & Na Region Head of Human Resources at Mondi Group
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Larae Lafrenz

Global strategic HR executive bridging big company skills and entrepreneurial mindset to build exceptional organizations. I have successfully led multiple organizational transitions including large public company mergers, spin-offs, divestments, and private equity carve-outs and acquisitions. As an alum of public companies such as BP and Amoco and a portfolio company of PE firm TPG, I have repeatedly demonstrated the ability to build exceptional organizations and high performing HR and cross-functional teams that enable delivery of company strategy. I bring a powerful combination of large company skills, entrepreneurial mindset and strong business acumen. Specialties: Strategy development, change management, employee relations, HR operations, mergers and acquisitions, compensation administration, organizational development, communications, talent management and talent acquisition.

Experience

  1. SVP & Na Region Head of Human Resources

    Mondi Group

    Nov 2019 — Present · Romeoville, IL, US

    Mondi is a global leader in innovative packaging and paper solutions, operating across the entire packaging and paper value chain. Lead the HR function across the Americas region from Colombia, Mexico, US and Canada encompassing multiple business segments and over employees.

Education

  • University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

    Executive Education Certificate in Strategic Human Resource Planning, Human Resources Management and Services

  • The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

    B.B.A., Industrial Relations and Human Resources

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Executive Coaching
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • Coaching
  • Employee Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • HR Policies
  • Temporary Placement
  • Talent Management
  • Human Resources
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Performance Management
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Training
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Recruiting
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Workforce Planning
  • Employee Benefits
  • Change Management
  • Executive Management
  • Labor Relations
  • Onboarding
  • Organizational Development
  • Personnel Management
  • Program Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Restructuring
  • Strategy
  • Succession Planning
  • Employee Engagement

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