Andy Ek

HR Manager

Wichita, Kansas, United States16 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven leader in global talent development.
Expert in corporate recruiting strategies.
Strong background in employee relations and management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in talent development and corporate recruiting.

Contact

andrew.d.ek@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Other Skills

AccessAnalysisApplicant Tracking SystemsChange ManagementCollege RecruitingCustomer ServiceData AnalysisEmployee BenefitsEmployee RelationsHuman ResourcesInterviewsLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentManagementMicrosoft Excel

About

"Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability." - John Wooden

Experience

16 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

7 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

8 mos

Current Experience

Koch industries

5 roles

HR Leader

Promoted

Oct 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Wichita, Kansas, United States

Managing Director - Learning

Promoted

Nov 2021 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Responsible for leading a global team of learning professionals that provide actionable learning for Koch's 120,000 employees.

Director of Talent Development

Promoted

Apr 2017 – Nov 2021 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Responsible for creating and leading the Koch U talent development program, which delivered customized learning solutions to Koch companies and helped advance employee self-actualization.

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Feb 2016 – Apr 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

Led a talented group of HR professionals responsible for executing our corporate recruiting strategies for the Koch Industries, Inc. corporate capabilities (Accounting & Finance, Tax, Audit, Legal, Government & Public Affairs, Communications & Marketing, Operations Excellence & Compliance, Logistics, Aviation, Corporate Security and Human Resources).

Manager, College Relations

Mar 2010 – Feb 2016 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Led the college relations capability for Koch companies (Koch College Recruiting) and was responsible for the management and development of Koch's relationships with key universities across the U.S.