UL, a global independent safety science company, announced that it has appointed Linda Chapin as senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer. She will report to Jennifer Scanlon, UL’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
In her new role, Chaplin will be responsible for leading and developing all fundamental aspects of human resources strategy and operations across 40+ countries, training and development, and Environmental Health and Safety.
“As UL works to create a holistic employee experience, we are confident that Linda’s extensive experience and global perspective will help us execute that vision in new dynamic ways that remain consistent with our mission and culture,” said Jennifer Scanlon, President and CEO, UL. “I am delighted to welcome Linda to UL and look forward to continuing to elevate UL as a best-in-class workplace in all countries in which we operate.”
Prior to this role, Chapin served in senior HR roles for Johnson Controls, and also worked at Logica and Hewlett Packard. Additionally, she has provided specialized consulting services to a wide range of organizations. Throughout her career, Chapin has resided in multiple countries including Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia. She will be based in UL’s Northbrook, IL headquarters location.
“It is incredibly exciting to join a team that is fueled by a passion for creating a safer world,” said Linda Chapin, senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer, UL. “I believe that empowering trust is the most important thing we can do for one another and I am honored to work for a company that is passionate about trust.”
Chapin graduated from Southern Illinois University and completed executive leadership training programs at Northwestern University and Southern Methodist University (SMU).
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