Marcus Griffin is a seasoned HR executive with over 25 years of global experience in HR leadership and management. He has worked with international and diverse teams and holds an MSc in Training and HRM from Leicester University in the UK. Marcus’ core competencies and areas of expertise include creating and implementing world-class people and talent strategy that aligns with the company’s vision, mission, and values and drives a high-performance culture. He leads all aspects of the People & Culture function, including talent acquisition, onboarding, people operations, compensation, benefits, labor relations, change management, internal mobility, compliance, DEI, and organizational culture. Marcus also has extensive experience in private equity and M&A integration, having led the global people operations team at Flash Global and the HR department at Dufry Travel Retail Americas & Caribbean. The teams he has led have been recognized for achievements in employee engagement and DEI, having received multiple awards and honors, such as the HRO Today 2019 USA Conference – CHRO Leader of Distinction and the Sun Sentinel Florida – Top Workplaces 2015, 2016, and 2017. Marcus is passionate about developing, uplifting, and empowering people and fostering a culture of collaboration, diversity, innovation, and excellence. He is a strong team player and a strategic business partner, and he works with a global mindset. Marcus is committed to delivering focused KPIs, quality service, and value to customers, partners, and stakeholders. He is a proud citizen of the United States and Ireland and has worked and lived in various countries, such as Ireland, the UK, Switzerland, Greece, the Middle East, and the United States. To know him is summed up in the following statement: ‘Transforming People Operations by adding value, delighting customers, driving operational efficiencies, embracing diversity & inspiring renewal & passion in the workplace.’
