Sarah Cowan Vice President, Human Resources

Sarah Cowan, Vice President, Human Resources, graduated from Villanova University with a Master’s in Human Resource Development, and a Bachelor’s in Business Management, with a concentration in Human Resources from North Carolina State University. She is a certified HR professional and her career experience is exclusively with innovative companies reaching new heights through improved people strategies. Her strengths include maximizing the talent of others, building relationships, leading process improvements as a positive change agent, and influencing the right behaviors.

Experience and Background

  • Years of experience in the electric power industry, 2022–Present
  • Vice President, Quanta Technology, 2022–Present
  • Senior Program Manager, Talent Management, Ascend Performance Materials, 2015–2022
  • Global HR Business Partner, Arysta LifeScience, 2008–2015

Select Industry Accomplishments and Recognition

  • Vice-Chair, Board for Lucy Daniels Center, 2019–Present
  • Inspiring Everyday Award, company-wide recognition, selected by the CEO of Ascend Performance Materials for employee of the quarter, June 2021
  • Arysta GLOBE Award, recognition for the role of training program creator in the implementation of a global R&D Stage Gate Process, July 2014
  • National SHRM Scholarship, February 2008

Areas of Expertise

  • Talent management
  • Executive recruiting
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Organizational effectiveness
  • Training, DDI Facilitator certified
  • Coaching, Hogan Leadership Assessment certified

Education

  • MS, Human Resource Development, Villanova University, 2011
  • BS, Business Management, North Carolina State University, 2008
  • AA, General Art, University of Maryland College of Europe, 2001

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