Jen Leonard is the new chief people officer at Crowley, effective Jan. 1.
“Jen has been a central leader in our evolution as a performance-driven, people-centered culture and organization,” Tom Crowley, chairman and CEO, said in a Dec. 16 news release.
“She’s built the programs and systems that help our teams thrive with accountability, and she’s done it with authenticity and a genuine commitment to our people. As we continue to grow, Jen is the right leader to be chief people officer to advance our culture of excellence and ensure every person sees the value they bring to business success.”
Leonard succeeds Megan Davidson, who was named the company’s chief operating officer effective Jan. 1.
Vice president of Crowley’s Talent and Culture group since 2023, Leonard helped develop talent strategies for employee performance, experience and engagement such as corporate citizenship and learning and development functions, the company said.
As chief people officer, she will lead Crowley’s People and Culture organization, including talent acquisition, human resources, compensation and benefits, and its inclusive culture and community activities, such as workforce development in marine and professional careers.
“Crowley’s strength is our people – their expertise, their dedication and their drive. My commitment as chief people officer is to create an environment where everyone can do their best work, where we lift each other up, and where our culture underpins consistently the excellent performance we deliver for customers, partners and communities every day,” Leonard said in the release.
Before joining Crowley in 2023, Leonard held leadership roles in human resources at Newfold Digital, The Adecco Group and Acosta.
Crowley, based in Jacksonville, is a privately held maritime, energy and logistics solutions company. As a global ship owner and operator, it serves 36 nations and island territories.