Ferren Warner
About Ferren Warner
Ferren Warner serves as the VP of People at Twingate, bringing extensive experience in operational leadership and communication strategy across various industries. With a background that includes roles at MACRO, Quibi, and Bird, Warner has a strong focus on enhancing productivity and team retention.
Current Role at Twingate
Ferren Warner serves as the Vice President of People at Twingate, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's human resources strategies and fostering a positive workplace culture. His leadership aims to align organizational goals with employee engagement and development.
Previous Experience at MACRO
Before joining Twingate, Ferren Warner worked at MACRO as Vice President of People & Culture from 2021 to 2022. He was responsible for overseeing employee relations and culture initiatives. He also held a brief position as an Employee Relations Consultant at MACRO in 2022.
Experience at Quibi
Ferren Warner held multiple roles at Quibi, including Talent Programs and Diversity Programs Manager from 2019 to 2020 and Head of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management from 2020 to 2021. He contributed to the development of talent acquisition strategies and diversity initiatives during his tenure.
Educational Background
Ferren Warner has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Marketing from DePaul University from 2000 to 2004. He then obtained a Master of Science in Health Communication from Boston University from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he completed a Post-Baccalaureate in Business Administration at Northwestern University from 2008 to 2009. He is currently studying at the Harvard Business Analytics Program.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Ferren Warner possesses over five years of experience in operational leadership, communication strategy, and executive advisory across various industries, including technology, consumer goods, and healthcare. He specializes in recruiting and mentoring high-performance teams, aligning resources, and streamlining project life cycles to enhance productivity and cost management.