Frankin Electric Co. has appointed Luciana Amaro chief human resources officer.

Amaro will lead the company’s human resources strategy, reporting to CEO Joe Ruzynski. In her role, she will be tasked with partnering with business leaders to strengthen organizational capacity, advancing talent and leadership development and fostering a high-performance culture that supports the company’s long-term growth, according to a press release.

Amaro brings 28 years of human resources leadership across complex global organizations with research and development, manufacturing and commercial operations in Brazil, Germany and the United States.

Most recently, she served as senior vice president of human resources at Elanco Animal Health, where she led the company’s global HR organization and supported its people strategy and business transformation. She has also held senior HR leadership roles at BASF and Yara International, with responsibilities spanning the Americas, global talent and leadership development.

“Luciana’s breadth of experience, strategic mindset, and passion for people make her an outstanding addition to our leadership team,” Ruzynski said. “She has a proven track record of building strong organizational cultures, developing leaders, and aligning talent strategies with business priorities. As we continue to grow globally, Luciana’s leadership will help us attract, develop, engage, and retain the talent needed to achieve our long-term goals.”

Amaro will support Franklin Electric’s global workforce and strategic priorities as the company continues to grow.

 “It is an honor to join Franklin Electric and become part of an organization with such a strong reputation for innovation, customer focus, and values-driven leadership,” said Amaro. “I look forward to connecting with our people around the world, building on the company’s strengths, and working together to create an environment where people can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact on our business and the customers we serve.”

Source: Franklin Electric