Lori F. Petti
About Lori F. Petti
Lori F. Petti is the Vice President of Talent Management at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in talent management and organizational development, having held various leadership roles at Sherwin-Williams and other companies.
Work at American Electric Power
Lori F. Petti has been serving as the Vice President of Talent Management at American Electric Power since 2022. In this role, she focuses on implementing talent management strategies that align with the company's goals. She balances best-in-class talent management practices with a pragmatic approach to execution, ensuring that AEP effectively develops and retains its workforce.
Education and Expertise
Lori Petti holds a Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communications from Kansas State University. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business principles and communication strategies, which she applies in her talent management role.
Background
Before joining American Electric Power, Lori Petti had an extensive career at Sherwin-Williams, where she held various positions from 2004 to 2022. Her roles included Vice President of Management & Organizational Development and Director of Learning & Management Development. She also worked at OfficeMax in several capacities, including Project Manager and Business Analyst, contributing to her diverse experience in talent management and organizational development.
Achievements
Lori Petti has contributed to various organizations throughout her career. She served as a Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Lakewood and is currently the Board Governance Chair at Saint Joseph Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school in Cleveland. Additionally, she has been involved with the HR Committee at the Beck Center for the Arts, demonstrating her commitment to community and organizational development.