AAR names Sharon Purnell Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
- AAR CORP. Declared Sharon Purnell as their Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer on April 7, 2025.
- AAR selected Purnell, who brings over two decades of relevant experience, for her strategic leadership and experience.
- Purnell will now oversee AAR's global Human Resources, which includes talent management, recruitment, and engagement efforts.
- Chairman John M. Holmes said, "We are pleased to welcome Sharon to our award-winning Company culture and the Best Team in Aviation."
- Purnell's prior experience at Stepan Company and Streamland Media aligns with AAR's aims for integration and talent retention.
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AAR names Sharon Purnell Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
WOOD DALE, Ill., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced that Sharon Purnell has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief…
AAR names Sharon Purnell senior vice president and chief human resources officer
AAR CORP., a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced that Sharon Purnell has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Purnell will oversee the Company’s global Human Resources department, including its recruitment, talent management, and engagement initiatives. Purnell brings more than two decades of experience achieving positive human res…
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