Whitney Westbrook

About Whitney Westbrook

I build talent strategies that accelerate business performance. As a Global Talent & HR Executive with 20+ years of experience, I transform workforce challenges into opportunities by designing systems that strengthen leadership, enable mobility, and create a future‑ready organization.At my core, I’m a builder—of talent ecosystems, leadership pipelines, and cultures where people can thrive. I view talent as a business engine, and I believe access, development, and inclusion are essential to organizational success.Today, I serve as an Executive Leadership Coach at AAR, guiding senior leaders across the legacy HAECO Americas businesses and shaping talent strategy through high‑impact coaching, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness work.Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with executives to create scalable, modern talent solutions that elevate performance and culture. My experience spans talent management, leadership development, workforce planning, and change leadership—always grounded in data, partnership, and impact.Core strengths include:Talent Management – Building systems that grow performers and strengthen bench depth.Leadership Development – Elevating capability through targeted programs and coaching.Workforce Planning & Talent Analytics – Using insights to anticipate needs and drive smarter decisions.Culture, Engagement & Inclusion – Creating environments where people feel supported and empowered.Organizational Transformation – Aligning talent strategy to business priorities to fuel growth and agility.I’m passionate about developing leaders who inspire performance and shaping organizations where talent and business thrive together.

Experience

1. Leadership Development Coach

   AAR

   Jan 2026 — Present

   I develop leaders who elevate performance, strengthen teams, and drive operational excellence across AAR’s global MRO network. My work blends strategic leadership development with practical, real‑world application—translating business priorities into learning experiences that create confident, capable, people‑first leaders.I design and facilitate leadership programs rooted in AAR’s values, culture, and safety‑first mindset, ensuring development is not only engaging but directly connected to how the business runs. Partnering with Workforce Development, Talent Management, and L&D, I help shape a cohesive, scalable approach to leadership growth that supports both immediate operational needs and long‑term organizational capability.As a coach, I work with leaders at all levels to strengthen communication, navigate complexity, and build high‑performing, resilient teams. What I’m known for:1. Delivering leadership development that inspires action and strengthens culture2. Coaching leaders to operate with clarity, confidence, and impact3. Translating organizational values into real behaviors and habits4. Creating learning experiences that energize people and elevate performanceThis role allows me to champion growth, elevate leadership capability, and help build a culture where people and performance thrive.

Education

• Baylor University

  American Studies

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Interviews
• Human Resources
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Performance Management
• Onboarding
• Leadership
• Change Management
• Training
• Coaching
• College Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Recruiting