WEX, the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, announced the appointment of Sandy Kuohn as its Chief People Officer (CPO). In this role, Kuohn will lead WEX’s global people strategy, aligning talent, culture, and organizational capabilities to advance the company’s strategy and focus on disciplined growth. Sara Trickett, who served as interim CPO, will continue in her role as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
Kuohn is an accomplished global human resources executive with a proven record of scaling organizations and building programs that enable high-performing cultures. Her leadership will help WEX continue simplifying how it works, empowering its teams with the clarity, tools, and development needed to deliver for customers and drive sustainable performance.
“Sandy is the high-impact, strategic leader WEX needs as we continue to evolve our operating model and scale globally,” said Melissa Smith, WEX’s Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and President. “Her expertise in developing talent and fostering values-driven cultures aligns directly with our focus on clarity of execution and operational discipline. I’m confident Sandy will strengthen the environment that enables WEXers to perform at their best and fuel the company’s next chapter of growth.”
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Prior to joining WEX, Kuohn served as Chief Human Resources Officer at City National Bank, a subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Canada, where she led a comprehensive transformation of the HR organization. Earlier in her career, she held a series of senior HR leadership roles at Huntington Bancshares Inc. and its acquired institutions, and also held leadership and consulting positions at Urban Science, SDK Consulting, Electro Wire Products, and Andersen Consulting.
Kuohn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Michigan State University and serves on the Board of Trustees for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California.
“I am thrilled to be joining an organization that has long kept its people and customers at the center of all they do,” said Ms Kuohn. “My passion is simple: to build a people-centered strategy that allows all WEXers to see how their work connects to the company’s success. I look forward to building programs, bringing clarity, and supporting the dynamic culture WEX is known for.”
Source: BusinessWire
