Ashley Swanson
About Ashley Swanson
Ashley Swanson is the Head of Global Talent & Growth at Myers-Holum, where she has been instrumental in the company's expansion and strategic development.
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Ashley Swanson serves as the Head of Global Talent & Growth at Myers-Holum, a role she has held since 2018. Based in New York, New York, she plays a critical part in shaping the firm's global talent strategy and development initiatives.
Professional Experience
Ashley Swanson has a robust career in human resources and talent acquisition. Prior to her current role at Myers-Holum, she was Division Director of Human Resources & Talent Acquisition at AccruePartners for six months in 2018. From 2016 to 2018, she worked at AccruePartners as Sr. Executive Recruiter and as Program Manager for RPO & MSP from 2015 to 2016. Swanson began her management career at Impellam Group as Recruiting & Client Manager from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she gained experience in sales at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Granite Telecommunications.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Swanson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing & Management from Castleton University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her background in business administration provides a solid foundation for her strategic roles in talent management and organizational development.
Impact at Myers-Holum
At Myers-Holum, Swanson has been instrumental in the company's significant growth, expanding from a team of 12 to over 500 remote employees across 11 countries. She has helped drive revenue growth streams and led organizational redesign efforts to support sustainable development and global reach. Her leadership has been pivotal in positioning Myers-Holum as an industry leader.
Leadership Philosophy
Ashley's leadership style is centered on identifying individuals with the right skills, vision, and transformative potential. She believes in 'leadership beyond the resume' and is deeply interested in consulting due to the exposure it provides to different industries and companies. She also focuses on providing opportunities for deserving incentive compensation and upward mobility within organizations.