Skender’s Lisa Latronico Named 2024 “Woman of Influence” by ALM’s GlobeSt

Lisa Latronico, Chief People Officer at Skender, has been named a 2024 “Woman of Influence” by GlobeSt in the Diversity Champion category. The prestigious annual award competition recognizes women leaders for their remarkable achievements and personal impact on the broader professional community.

As the long-time head of Skender’s People & Culture team, Lisa spearheads the cultivation and presentation of an award-winning company culture characterized by a profound sense of community, respect and dedication to core values. With a team of eight, she leads initiatives that foster a vibrant, inclusive workplace for Skender’s 320-strong workforce, emphasizing continuous improvement and learning to support the company’s dynamic growth.

Lisa is a driven advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Under her watch, Skender has significantly diversified its representation in the company. Currently, women make up 50% of Skender’s C-suite, 30% of its leadership team and 17% of its total workforce. Lisa has built her passion for creating a positive and supportive work environment for underrepresented communities into Skender’s recruiting efforts, spearheading key partnerships with nonprofits to place individuals from diverse backgrounds into roles across the company.

Under Lisa’s leadership, Skender has earned 30 “best place to work” awards from three different awarding organizations. In 2020, she was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicagoland’s “Notable Leaders in HR” for her impact on the local business community.

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