Sherry Aquila
About Sherry Aquila
Sherry Aquila serves as the Head of People Business Partners and Senior Director at Sunrun, a position she has held since 2021. With a robust background in human resources across various prominent companies, she specializes in talent management, organizational design, and executive coaching with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
Work at Sunrun
Sherry Aquila has served as the Head of People Business Partners and Senior Director at Sunrun since 2021. In this role, she oversees various human resources functions, focusing on aligning people strategies with organizational goals. Her tenure at Sunrun has been marked by efforts to enhance employee engagement and optimize talent management processes.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Sunrun, Sherry Aquila held several senior human resources positions. She worked at Bank of America as a Senior Human Resources Manager from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she served in similar roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2010 to 2014, and at Farmers Insurance from 2019 to 2021. Her experience also includes a decade at Morgan Stanley as a Human Resources Manager.
Education and Expertise
Sherry Aquila earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from New York University, completing her studies from 1995 to 1999. She later obtained a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Baruch College, studying from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background supports her expertise in risk management, organizational design, and talent management.
Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
Sherry Aquila has extensive experience in executive coaching, particularly with a focus on diversity and inclusion. This specialization reflects her commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and ensuring equitable practices within organizations. Her work emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Specialization in Talent Management
Sherry Aquila specializes in talent management and planning, which includes compensation and executive compensation strategies. Her expertise in these areas allows her to effectively align talent initiatives with business objectives, ensuring that organizations attract, retain, and develop top talent.