Harold Weekes
About Harold Weekes
Harold Weekes is the Sr. Director, HRBP & Diversity Lead at Alkermes, with over 20 years of experience in human resources and employee relations across various industries.
Title and Current Role at Alkermes
Harold Weekes holds the title of Sr. Director, HRBP & Diversity Lead at Alkermes. In this role, he spearheads human resources business partnering alongside significant diversity initiatives within the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in HR and employee relations.
Career Background and Previous Roles
Harold Weekes has a comprehensive career background, having held senior HR positions across various companies. He was previously the Human Resources Director at Alkermes from 2019 to 2021 and HR Director from 2016 to 2018. Before Alkermes, he worked as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute for 7 months in 2018-2019. His earlier roles include leadership positions at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Merck Serono, and Wyeth.
Human Resources Experience at MFS Investment Management
Harold Weekes worked at MFS Investment Management as AVP, Employee Relations, from 2000 to 2007 for 7 years. This period marks the longest duration he has spent at any organization in his career. During his tenure, he built a strong background in employee relations, which has proved valuable in his subsequent roles.
Educational Background and Degree
Harold Weekes attended Brown University, where he studied Economics and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from 1987 to 1991. His education at this prestigious institution provided him with a solid foundation for his long-standing career in human resources and employee relations.
Expertise in Diversity and Inclusion
At Alkermes, Harold Weekes plays a key role in the company's diversity and inclusion initiatives. His comprehensive experience in human resources allows him to effectively champion these initiatives, aiming to build a more inclusive workplace environment. This aspect of his role underscores his expertise and commitment to fostering diversity within organizations.