Ed Pawkett
About Ed Pawkett
Ed Pawkett serves as the Head of Human Resources at WeVideo, bringing extensive experience in aligning business strategies with organizational growth. He has a strong background in employee relations, executive coaching, and leadership development, with over 10 years in the HR field.
Work at WeVideo
Ed Pawkett serves as the Head of Human Resources at WeVideo, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's global people functions. His responsibilities include retention, onboarding, culture, compensation, change management, and process effectiveness. Pawkett leads the HR team in implementing a people-centric strategy aimed at enhancing the employee experience within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Ed Pawkett holds a Master of Arts in Business and Human Resources from Amberton University, which he attended from 1985 to 1988. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University, studying from 1978 to 1982. Additionally, he has a bachelor's degree in Labor Studies and Employment Relations from Penn State University. Pawkett possesses expertise in executive coaching, leadership development, compensation, and staffing within the HR field.
Background
Pawkett has over 10 years of experience in the human resources field, with a strong background in organizational development and employee relations. His career includes significant roles at various companies, including Power Integrations, where he served as Global HR Director from 2010 to 2017, and VAT GROUP as Head of HR from 2017 to 2018. He has also worked at Calpine Corporation, Avago Technologies, and Sandisk in various HR capacities.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ed Pawkett has successfully integrated and aligned business strategies to optimize organizational growth and investment. He has experience in building human resources departments from scratch, particularly in the software industry. His leadership in HR has contributed to enhancing employee relations and organizational effectiveness across multiple organizations.