Wendy Manganaro
About Wendy Manganaro
Wendy Manganaro serves as the Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Alegeus, bringing over 12 years of experience in recruitment and workforce planning. She has held significant roles at various organizations, including Inspire Brands and Ocean Spray Cranberries, where she focused on building diverse and effective recruitment strategies.
Current Role at Alegeus
Wendy Manganaro serves as the Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Alegeus. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's recruitment strategies and diversity initiatives. In her role, she focuses on aligning talent acquisition with the organization's global business objectives and enhancing the diversity of the workforce.
Previous Experience at Inspire Brands
Prior to her current role, Wendy worked at Inspire Brands (formerly Dunkin' Brands) as the Global Director of Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from 2020 to 2022. She previously held the position of Global Director of Talent Acquisition from 2016 to 2020. During her tenure, she was instrumental in building recruitment departments and implementing diversity initiatives.
Career Background in Talent Acquisition
Wendy has over 12 years of experience in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. Her career includes positions such as Global Head of Talent Acquisition at RSA Security for six months in 2022, and Head of Talent Acquisition and Diversity & Inclusion at Ocean Spray Cranberries from 2013 to 2016. She also served as a Human Resources Generalist at Milton Academy from 2004 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Wendy holds a Bachelor's degree in Business/Corporate Communications from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She possesses expertise in workforce planning, competitive intelligence gathering, and leveraging technology for recruitment. Her skills include developing recruitment advertising strategies and utilizing analytics to optimize recruiting operations.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Wendy is recognized for her expertise in identifying diversity gaps within organizations and implementing effective diversity initiatives. Her focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion has been a significant aspect of her roles, particularly during her time at Inspire Brands and Alegeus, where she aims to enhance the representation and inclusion of diverse talent.