BOSTON, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Charlesbank Capital Partners, a private middle market investment firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellen Walpert as the firm’s first Chief People Officer. With extensive experience in similar roles, she will drive Charlesbank’s recruitment, talent development and performance management across both the investment and operations teams.
Before joining Charlesbank, Ms. Walpert was Chief People Officer at ghSMART, a management consultancy. There she oversaw the human capital function responsible for growing, developing and retaining talent across the business; She also sat on the management, operations, hiring and compensation committees.
“Our investment model begins with attracting and retaining exceptional talent, and Ellen will help us enhance our talent development and performance management and create an environment in which our team can continue to thrive personally and professionally,” said Josh Klevens, Managing Director Director and COO at Charlesbank. “We are thrilled to have her on our team.”
“I look forward to creating this position at Charlesbank, which is known for strong investment results and an open and collaborative team culture that is truly values-driven,” said Ms. Walpert. “I look forward to supporting this talented and growing Charlesbank team and helping to create a healthy and sustainable work environment where employees can focus on excellence.”
Prior to ghSMART, Ms. Walpert was Chief Talent Officer at Highfields Capital Management overseeing talent development, recruitment, retention and human resources and was previously Senior Director of Human Capital at Tishman Speyer, where she led their US and European leadership development and analyst programs. Earlier in her career, she worked in the professional development group at McKinsey & Company, New York.
Ms. Walpert is a graduate of Cornell University and holds an Advanced Coaching and Executive…
