NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Business communications firm Gibbs & Soell, Inc. has appointed Kate J. Threewitts as senior director, human resources, a newly created role that reports to President and CEO Luke Lambert. The position centralizes the responsibility for agency-wide activities concerning employee recruitment, professional development and staff retention at the rapidly growing firm. Already on track for its third consecutive year of record-setting revenue, Gibbs & Soell reports that its current employee base is at the highest level in company history.
“We can directly attribute our agency’s positive performances to the creative work and business results produced by our vibrant community of employees,” said Lambert. “Kate will work closely with our leadership team to enhance our efforts in nurturing home-grown talent and attracting skilled professionals who can infuse their unique expertise in areas of growth. We are preparing for a period of long-term expansion by investing in our people and the resources they need to achieve success for clients.”
In her new position, Threewitts will draw upon 16 years of professional experience in employee engagement, organizational policies and programs, compensation, and performance management. She was most recently senior director of human resources at American Heart Association in Morrisville, N.C., where she provided counsel to management leaders on HR matters, implemented and tracked measurement of performance initiatives, and provided daily support of employee relations. Previously, she was employed in HR management and specialist positions at All Kinds of Minds Institute, an organization that analyzes learning differences; Cardinal Health, a health care services provider; and Nortel, a telecommunications company. Threewitts earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations from North Carolina State University. She is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management.
“There is much to admire about the Gibbs & Soell culture, which emphasizes confident risk taking and open and direct communications with employees,” said Threewitts. “I am eager to contribute to the company’s future growth by enhancing the assets that matter most to clients – our people.”
About Gibbs & Soell, Inc.
Gibbs & Soell, Inc. is an independent business communications firm with headquarters in New York and offices in Chicago, Raleigh, N.C., and Basel, Switzerland. The firm’s global network extends across more than 50 countries through its PROI Worldwide partnership. Gibbs & Soell integrates business and communications strategies, using a full range of communications services, to build sustainable relationships for clients along the entire value chain. We inspire action that drives results. For more information, please visit www.gibbs-soell.com.
