J. Ofori Agboka — CEO
I am responsible for the worldwide Human Resource (HR) practices for Fulfillment, Transportation, Delivery, Customer Service, Employee Relations (ER), and Workplace Health & Safety. I lead teams that support the employment life cycle of over 700K Amazonians globally. My background covers diverse aspects of Human Resources in global and domestic markets spanning automotive and industrial environments. I work hard to utilize my extensive knowledge and expertise and my passion for putting people first, to the fullest potential. I have expertise in strategic human capital planning, employee relations, employment law, employee engagement, performance management, retention and recruiting. My operational background includes in dynamic environments requiring focused decision-making, understanding of how to optimize business processes, developing cost management systems, and enhancing operational efficiency and excellence. My language capabilities include moderate Spanish, and social Mandarin. Specialties: Human capital planning, Design Thinking, benefit programs, personnel administration, change management, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, Employee Relations, training & coaching, employment laws, compensation, recruiting, retention strategies, and policy development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in Human Resources within a global operations context.
Experience: 27 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Human Resources
- Employee Relations
Career Highlights
- Led HR for over 700K employees globally.
- Expert in strategic human capital planning.
- Passionate about employee engagement and retention.
Work Experience
Amazon
Vice President - People, Experience & Technology (PXT) - Global Operations (4 yrs 10 mos)
Vice President Human Resources, Global Customer Fulfillment (1 yr 2 mos)
General Motors
Executive Director HR - Global Corporate Staffs (Finance, Legal, Communications, Public Policy, IT) (1 yr)
Executive Director Human Resources - North America, Middle East and North Africa (2 yrs 3 mos)
HR Director - North American Manufacturing and Operations (1 yr 2 mos)
HR Director, North America Manufacturing Strategy and Global Manufacturing Staffs. (7 mos)
Human Resources Director - US Sales, Service & Marketing (2 yrs)
Director, Human Resources Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe (1 yr)
HR Director - GM Global Design (2 yrs 9 mos)
GM International Operations and China Senior HR Manager (2 yrs 10 mos)
Personnel Director - GM Powertrain - Fredericksburg, VA. (2 yrs 8 mos)
Human Resource Representative - Engineering Pre-Production Operations (1 yr)
Supervisor of Labor Relations (2 yrs 1 mo)
Supervisor of Labor Relations / EEOC Coordinator (1 yr 10 mos)
Labor Relations Representative / MFG Production Supervisor (2 yrs)
Education
Bachelor of Science at Louisiana State University
High School Diploma at AVONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Master at Dallas Baptist University