Kerrie Cutting
About Kerrie Cutting
Kerrie Cutting serves as the Executive Director and Global Head of Human Resources at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, she has played significant roles in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and workforce optimization.
Current Role at KalVista Pharmaceuticals
Kerrie Cutting serves as the Executive Director and Global Head of Human Resources at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she has been instrumental in driving several key initiatives aimed at optimizing workforce efficiency. She played a significant role in the commercial reorganization and employee redeployment efforts. Additionally, she has developed a global talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company's growth objectives. Kerrie has also implemented leadership and mentoring programs to enhance employee development and retention, and created an employment branding and social media strategy to attract top talent.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Kerrie Cutting has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Vertex Pharmaceuticals as a Human Resources Business Partner for Corporate Functions from 2013 to 2014 and held multiple roles there, including Staffing Lead and Head of Corporate Functions HR. At Synlogic, Inc., she served as Director of Human Resources from 2019 to 2021. Her experience also includes positions at Shire Pharmaceuticals as Director & Lead Commercial HR Business Partner and at Olympus Corporation of the Americas as Director of Human Resources. She has a strong background in talent acquisition and employee engagement.
Educational Background
Kerrie Cutting holds a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Development from Suffolk University, which she completed from 2004 to 2005. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Merrimack College, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her work in human resources and organizational development.
Key Initiatives and Contributions
At KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Kerrie Cutting has led several initiatives aimed at improving workplace culture and employee engagement. She conducted employee engagement surveys to identify areas for improvement. Additionally, she developed and implemented a global talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company's objectives. Her efforts in creating a leadership and mentoring program have contributed to employee development and retention, while her employment branding and social media strategy have enhanced the company's ability to attract top talent.