John Robertson
About John Robertson
John Robertson serves as the Regional Director of Human Resources (East) at Americold Logistics, LLC., where he oversees HR functions for 53 cold storage warehouses. With over 30 years of experience in HR management, he specializes in HR business partnering and managing complex HR issues.
Work at Americold
John Robertson serves as the Regional Director of Human Resources (East) at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2022. In this role, he oversees human resources functions for 53 cold storage warehouses located in the New England and Mid-Atlantic States. His responsibilities include facilitating the integration and development of new and existing teams. Prior to his current position, he held several roles within the company, including Senior Human Resources Manager for the East Region and District Human Resources Manager.
Education and Expertise
John Robertson holds a Bachelor of Arts in History/Government from King's College, obtained in 1983, and a Master of Arts in Political Science and Government from The George Washington University, achieved in 1987. He has over 30 years of experience in human resources management, specializing in HR business partnering, union relationships, and union avoidance. His expertise also encompasses managing complex HR issues, including workers' compensation, compliance, and diversity and inclusion.
Background
John Robertson's career in human resources began in 1995 at Lowe's Companies, Inc., where he worked as a Human Resources Manager for eight years. He subsequently held HR management positions at Target, Master Halco, and Dove Industry. Before joining Americold, he worked as a Driver Manager at Swift Transportation. His early career included a significant role as a Senior Investigative Analyst at the U.S. Department of Justice from 1983 to 1995.
Achievements
Throughout his career, John Robertson has focused on creating positive and productive work environments that foster collaboration, innovation, and growth. He has successfully overseen the integration and development of teams across various organizations and has played a key role in addressing complex HR challenges. His extensive experience in HR management has contributed to the effective functioning of the teams and organizations he has worked with.