Diane Byron, Cebs, Ccp, Cep
About Diane Byron, Cebs, Ccp, Cep
Diane Byron is the Vice President of Total Rewards at Crane Co., with extensive experience in compensation and benefits management across various industries. She has held significant roles at companies such as Frontier Communications, Tangoe, and AVANGRID, and has a strong background in mergers and acquisitions.
Current Role at Crane Co
Diane Byron serves as the Vice President of Total Rewards at Crane Co. since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's total rewards strategy, which includes compensation, benefits, and employee incentives. Her position is based in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Byron's extensive background in compensation and benefits positions her to effectively manage and enhance the company's rewards programs.
Previous Experience in Compensation and Benefits
Byron has held several significant roles in compensation and benefits across various organizations. She worked at AVANGRID, Inc. as the Director of Rewards from 2018 to 2023, and prior to that, she was the Sr. Director of Compensation, Benefits & HRIS at Tangoe from 2016 to 2018. Her experience also includes a tenure at Frontier Communications as Director of Compensation from 2013 to 2016. These roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of compensation structures and employee benefits.
Background in Retirement Benefits
Diane Byron has a solid background in retirement benefits management. She worked at Diageo as Manager of Retirement Benefits from 2001 to 2004 and at Warnaco in a similar capacity from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she served as Manager of Compensation & Executive Benefits at Warnaco from 2006 to 2008. This experience has provided her with the skills necessary to design and administer retirement benefit plans effectively.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Diane Byron earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Mathematics from Bryant University, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. Her academic background supports her expertise in compensation and benefits management. Byron also holds professional designations including Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), and Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CEP), which further validate her qualifications in the field.
Expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions
Byron has demonstrated expertise in managing compensation and benefits during mergers and acquisitions. Her experience includes playing a role in post-merger integration, where she applied her skills to ensure a smooth transition of compensation structures and employee benefits. This capability is critical in aligning organizational goals and maintaining employee satisfaction during corporate changes.