Shannon Buggy (She/Her)
About Shannon Buggy (She/Her)
Shannon Buggy serves as the Global Head of People at Cronos Group, a position she has held since 2020. With over 25 years of experience in global human resources, she has a strong background in talent management and has previously worked in senior roles at Nielsen, Purdue Pharma, and other organizations.
Work at Cronos Group
Shannon Buggy has served as the Global Head of People at Cronos Group since 2020. In this role, she has led the development and implementation of global programs aimed at enhancing human resources performance and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Her leadership focuses on delivering industry-leading practices in human resources, contributing to the overall growth and innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her role at Cronos Group, Shannon Buggy held several significant positions in human resources. She was the Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Nielsen from 2018 to 2019. Before that, she served as the Executive Director, Head of Talent Strategy & HR Business Partners at Purdue Pharma L.P. from 2014 to 2017. Her career also includes roles at SterlingBackcheck, AERCO International, Inc., and Infogroup, where she focused on talent management and human resources strategy.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Buggy graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Pace University's Lubin School of Business, where she studied from 1988 to 1993. She holds a certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources from the HR Certification Institute. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in global human resources, spanning over 25 years.
Achievements in Human Resources
Shannon Buggy has a proven track record in various areas of human resources, including talent acquisition, development, retention, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and labor relations. She has been recognized for her ability to transform organizations through contemporary people strategies that accelerate innovation. Additionally, she spoke at CBI's 2016 PharmaCom - HR Excellence Boot Camp, where she shared insights on HR structure and best practices.