Jay Cobb
About Jay Cobb
Jay Cobb serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Hexagon AB, a position he has held since 2022. With over 20 years of experience in various industries, he specializes in community outreach, diversity management, and corporate change management.
Work at Hexagon AB
Jay Cobb has been serving as the Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Hexagon AB since 2022. In this role, he oversees various HR functions, focusing on community outreach and diversity management. Prior to this position, he held the role of Vice President, Global Human Resources at Hexagon AB from 2013 to 2022, contributing to the company's HR strategy and initiatives for nine years.
Education and Expertise
Jay Cobb earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Duke University and an Advanced Human Resources Certificate from The University of Alabama. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in litigation, corporate change management, and community outreach.
Background
Jay Cobb has over 20 years of experience in human resources across various industries, including manufacturing, software, engineering, government services, IT, and e-commerce. He began his career at Intergraph, where he held multiple HR roles, including Human Resources Representative, Senior Manager, Director, and Executive Director. He also worked as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at Microsoft and DoubleClick, Inc. in the Greater New York City Area.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jay Cobb has specialized in managing immigration and expatriate programs as part of his HR responsibilities. He has significant experience in merger and acquisition processes, which has been integral to his roles in various organizations. His leadership in community outreach and diversity management reflects his commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces.