Lori Copeland
About Lori Copeland
Lori Copeland serves as the Chief People Officer at Provenir, bringing extensive experience in global human resources from her previous roles at LGC, Pegasystems, and GE. She specializes in cultivating high-performance cultures, diversity and inclusion, and organizational effectiveness through data-driven strategies.
Current Role at Provenir
Lori Copeland serves as the Chief People Officer at Provenir, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness through data-driven talent strategies and change management. Her responsibilities include cultivating high-performance cultures and supporting organizational change within the company.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Provenir, Lori Copeland held several significant roles in human resources. She was the Vice President of Global Human Resources at LGC from 2017 to 2023. Prior to that, she served as the Global Human Resources Director at Pegasystems from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as the Global HR Leader for Digital at Current, powered by GE for one year in 2016, and as the Global HR Manager at Sapient from 2004 to 2006. Her career also includes a five-year tenure as SR Regional Manager of Human Resources at Avnet.
Education and Professional Development
Lori Copeland earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Florida. She has also completed various professional development programs, including the Babson Women's Leadership Program and the CEB Human Resources Leadership Academy. She is a Certified Lominger International Leadership Architect Facilitator and a Certified Development Dimensions International (DDI) Learning Systems Facilitator. Additionally, she is a Certified Executive Coach and a Certified Predictive Index (PI) Analyst.
Expertise in Human Resources
Lori Copeland has a strong background in policy development, governance, and process design. She specializes in enhancing organizational effectiveness through innovative HR solutions, particularly in areas such as mergers and acquisitions and workforce planning. Her expertise extends to executive compensation and total rewards, contributing to strategic planning and execution. She focuses on diversity and inclusion, succession planning, and leadership development.
Achievements in Organizational Change
Lori Copeland is known for her ability to cultivate high-performance cultures and support organizational change in fast-paced, global, and matrix environments. Her work has involved designing data-driven talent strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness. She has extensive experience in implementing change management initiatives that align with business objectives.