Dawn Lederer
About Dawn Lederer
Dawn Lederer is the Head of Human Resources, Americas at Arup, providing strategic leadership and developing HR programs that align with business goals. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as Brown and Caldwell, KB Home, and Nissan Motor Corporation.
Company
Dawn Lederer currently works at Arup as Head of Human Resources, Americas. Arup is known for its innovative engineering and design consultancy services. In her role, Dawn oversees HR operations across the Americas.
Title
Dawn Lederer holds the position of Head of Human Resources, Americas at Arup. She provides strategic leadership, guides human capital programs, and aligns these with the company's business goals.
Professional Experience
Dawn Lederer has extensive experience in human resources. Before joining Arup in 2014, she held roles at Brown and Caldwell, including Vice President of Human Resources and Senior Manager, Corporate Human Resources. Additionally, Dawn served as Human Resources Director at KB Home and held HR positions at Nissan Motor Corporation, Arthur Andersen & Co., Universal Studios Hollywood, and UCLA.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Lederer earned a Master of Science in Educational Psychology, Counseling from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business, Liberal Studies, Sociology from the University of California, Riverside. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills to develop effective HR strategies.
Strategic Leadership in Human Resources
Dawn Lederer provides strategic leadership to the executive team by developing human capital programs, policies, and practices that align with business goals. She leads a team of 20 HR professionals across the US, Canada, and Brazil, focusing on innovative and results-oriented HR processes to drive company growth.