Starkey’s chief people officer and executive vice president of culture, Jessica Perez, has been named Female Executive of the Year in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. This global award program recognizes the achievements of women executives for their innovative initiatives and outstanding leadership, the company says.
“Throughout my career I have been committed to inspiring and supporting women at all levels in their careers, not only within our organization, but across the industry,” says Perez. “This award is a testament to the commitment, support and engagement shown by our entire HR team, because together, we have created a culture of caring that empowers every member of the Starkey family to be their authentic self.”
Perez has more than 20 years of experience in the human resources industry and has spent 13 years of her career supporting Starkey. In her current role, she creates a culture of belonging for Starkey employees by developing and executing people-centered strategies that reinforce Starkey’s values and attract and retain the best talent, the company says.
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Under her leadership, Starkey has been named a Top Workplace in the USA and won numerous cultural excellence awards from the nation’s leading employer recognition program, Top Workplaces. The Minneapolis Star Tribune also ranked Starkey No. 32 on its list of 200 Top Workplaces in Minnesota.
Featured image: Jessica Perez, Starkey’s chief people officer and executive vice president of culture. Photo: Starkey
