Vertiv has announced the appointment of Frank Poncheri as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective immediately.

In his new role, Frank brings over 15 years of HR leadership experience. He will lead Vertiv's global HR strategy, (including overseeing HR teams in the newly expanded Middle East region), and drive the company’s strategic priorities and behaviours. Frank will report directly to Giordano (Gio) Albertazzi, the company’s CEO.

Before this appointment, Frank served as Vice President of HR and Integration at Owens Corning-US. He has also held senior positions at GE Aerospace, where he was the Senior Specialist for Employee Relations, and at the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he worked as an HR Specialist.

Academically, Frank holds a Master’s degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources, as well as a BSc in Business Administration and Human Resources from Ohio State University. His core competencies include global employee development, talent management, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, strategic HR, and fostering a high-performance culture.

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Welcoming Frank to the leadership team, CEO Albertazzi said, “As Vertiv continues to drive innovation and industry leadership, our success is greatly influenced by the strength of our teams. To provide our customers with the highest-quality experience and deliver on our promise to investors, cultivating employees who thrive in our high-performance culture is essential. I am confident that Frank will help us build a world-class organisation.”

Frank also expressed, “This is an exciting time to be in the critical digital infrastructure space, and an opportune moment to secure the right talent. I look forward to advancing Vertiv’s position in this industry by leading HR strategy and equipping employees with the tools and environment needed to foster both individual and company growth.”