Pete Chagnon Shrm Scp, MBA
About Pete Chagnon Shrm Scp, MBA
Pete Chagnon is a Strategic HR Business Partner with extensive experience in human resources and business management. He holds an MBA and has worked for notable companies such as Ameresco, Best Buy, Veoneer, and currently Motional.
Current Role at Motional
Pete Chagnon serves as the Strategic HR Business Partner at Motional, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives to support organizational growth. His responsibilities include developing HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement and performance within the company. Motional operates in the autonomous vehicle industry, and Chagnon plays a critical role in fostering a workplace culture that promotes innovation and collaboration.
Previous Experience at Veoneer
Before joining Motional, Pete Chagnon worked at Veoneer as the Global Human Resources Business Partner for Radar from 2015 to 2021. In this capacity, he managed HR functions for the radar division, contributing to talent management and organizational development. His experience at Veoneer provided him with insights into the automotive technology sector, further enhancing his expertise in strategic HR practices.
Career Background at Ameresco and Best Buy
Pete Chagnon has a diverse career background that includes significant roles at Ameresco and Best Buy. He worked at Ameresco in Human Resources from 2007 to 2015, where he was involved in various HR functions supporting the company's operations. Prior to that, he served as a Merchandising Manager at Best Buy from 2000 to 2004. These positions contributed to his comprehensive understanding of HR and management practices across different industries.
Educational Qualifications
Pete Chagnon holds multiple degrees in business administration. He earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration and Management from Massachusetts Bay Community College in 2005. He then completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with Cum Laude honors at the Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst in 2006. Chagnon further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution between 2013 and 2015, focusing on management and operations.