IPG DXTRA has announced the appointment of Jean Lee Swagert as Chief People Officer.
As Chief People Officer of IPG DXTRA, Jean will oversee the human resource function globally. She will lead the design and execution of workforce and people strategies in collaboration with the collective’s 27 agencies across public relations, experiential, sports and entertainment, branding, digital experience, social content and influencer marketing.
“Jean brings us a valuable perspective on creating an exceptional experience and an inclusive environment for our 7,000 employees around the world. Her leadership will be critical both in adapting to new ways of working and in strengthening our talent base,” said Andy Polansky, Chairman and CEO of IPG DXTRA.
“In the past two decades, the marketing services industry and the brands of DXTRA have undergone a great transformation. Talent is core to that transformation and Abby’s vision and perspective have been invaluable. I’m grateful to have her continued partnership as a strategic advisor,” added Polansky.
Throughout her career, Jean has worked across a multitude of industries to ensure that HR strategies reflect and enable key business initiatives. She has led business transformations, championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, and built and enhanced talent programs in her most recent role as CHRO for Weber Shandwick North America, as well as in her previous HR leadership and consulting positions with Avon, Disney, and Aon Hewitt.
Jean holds a Bachelor degree in Communications from UCLA and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.
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