Herbert Wilden
About Herbert Wilden
Herbert Wilden serves as the Director of Labor Relations for the Municipality of Anchorage, where he manages relations with nine unions and a non-represented group. He has over 13 years of experience in this role and possesses a strong background in finance and management.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Herbert Wilden serves as the Director of Labor Relations at the Municipality of Anchorage. He has held this position since 2011, accumulating over 13 years of experience in managing labor relations within the Anchorage, Alaska area. His role encompasses full labor relations responsibility, which includes managing interactions with nine unions and a non-represented group. His leadership focuses on fostering effective employee relations and ensuring executive retention during organizational changes.
Education and Expertise
Herbert Wilden possesses a strong educational background in finance and management. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wayne State University, where he studied from 1975 to 1977. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management at Oakland University, studying from 1972 to 1975. His academic qualifications support his expertise in instituting cost-saving measures and enhancing organizational efficiency and profitability.
Background
Before his tenure at the Municipality of Anchorage, Herbert Wilden worked at Freudenberg-NOK as the Corporate Director of Compensation and Benefits from 1990 to 1994. This role contributed to his extensive experience in labor relations and compensation strategies, further shaping his approach to managing employee relations and union negotiations in his current position.
Achievements
Herbert Wilden has demonstrated a capacity for leading organizations through change, particularly in the context of employee relations and executive retention. His strategic initiatives in labor relations have focused on maintaining effective communication with unions and implementing cost-saving measures that support the overall efficiency and profitability of the Municipality of Anchorage.