The Briller Group, LLC has placed Jim OBryan as the Senior Director Human Resources for TESARO in Waltham, MA. Jim will be the strategic partner to the Company’s Commercial organization.

Jim is a senior HR leader with expertise in leadership consulting, total rewards, talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, talent management and HR transformation for globally recognized companies that lead in their industries and have large, complex and geographically dispersed teams. He was with Takeda, Kite Pharma, Northrup Grumman, and Pfizer earlier in his career.

TESARO is a biopharmaceutical company devoted to providing transformative therapies to people bravely facing cancer. We see new possibilities to responsibly develop and commercialize innovative treatments where others may not. Relationships are vital to the success of our business, and we are committed to being a trusted partner to the cancer community.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries.

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Jamie Korlesky as an HR Director at Bausch Health Companies. In this newly created role, Jamie will act as a strategic business partner to her clients, while providing the day to day and strategic HR support to achieve business agenda and department goals and objectives. She will perform broad HR generalist duties and will partner with central HR teams to achieve HR functional excellence with emphasis on organizational planning and talent development to support business growth and the global HR strategy.

Most recently with Axalta, a global industrial business spun off from Dupont, Jamie was part of the HR Leadership team, supporting a global business and global Finance. Previously with Air Products, Jamie supported the North America Refinishing organization, with clients including Sales leadership, Marketing, Product Managers and Account Reps. Jamie has established herself as a strategic HR partner adept at leading change.

Bausch Health, formerly Valeant Pharmaceuticals, is focused on improving people’s lives with their health care products. The Company is delivering on their commitments to patients, health care providers, other stakeholders and society, as they build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. The Company’s approximately 21,000 employees are united around the mission of improving people’s lives. Five pillars, or guiding principles, represent the foundation on which Bausch Health is realizing their mission as an organization: People, Quality Health Care Outcomes, Customer Focus, Innovation and Efficiency.

Bausch Health’s corporate headquarters are in Laval, Quebec, with U.S. headquarters in Bridgewater, N.J. The company has 21,000 employees.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Nicole Matonis as the HR Director for Zipcar. As part of the Zipcar leadership team, Nicole will serve as an internal business partner, working in both a strategic and tactical capacity and leading the HR team delivering comprehensive human resources programs, initiatives and solutions to the functional areas of the organization to support key business strategies and growth.

Prior to joining Zipcar, Nicole was a Senior HRBP with Welch’s, serving as a strategic partner to various corporate functions. Nicole’s earlier experience includes roles with Boston harbor Hotel, Oscient Pharmaceuticals, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

Zipcar, owned by Avis Budget Group, is the world’s leading car-sharing network, driven to make cities better places to live. Today, we serve more than a million Zipsters (our nickname for members), in urban centers, on college campuses and at airports worldwide.

Avis Budget Group is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, operating three of the most recognized brands in the industry through Avis, Budget and Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network. Our brands represent a mobility ecosystem of more than 11,000 locations in approximately 180 countries. With more than 70 years of experience in managing global fleets and with one of the largest fleets of connected cars in the world, we are committed to innovation and are moving the future of mobility forward.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries.

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Ellen Spara as the Chief Human Resources Officer for VLS Recovery Services, LLC . As a key advisor to Executive Leadership, Ellen will oversee all HR efforts, including developing and implementing strategies for Leadership Development, Succession Planning and Training.

Prior to joining VLS, Ellen was the Senior Director Talent Management for LyondellBasell. Earlier experience included roles with Ascend Performance Materials, Mars Inc., and Campbell Soup.

VLS Recovery Services, LLC is committed to being the most reliable, efficient, and cost-effective waste management and railcar cleaning service provider. Our focus is on providing high quality, value-added recovery services while employing exceptional ethical, safety, and environmental standards. The company's waste and recycling division provides industrial non-hazardous waste processing, recycling, and recovery services. The company's rail and tanker division cleans the interiors of chemical and oil railcars and tankers. VLS Recovery Services, LLC currently operates six facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Will Foster as the Head of Total Rewards for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Corporation. Here he will lead all C&B efforts including developing and executing of the overall strategy for Total Rewards.

Prior to joining KKD, Will was the Senior Global Compensation & Benefits Consultant for Diversey. Here, Will provided strategic direction to Total Rewards team and Leadership to improve and implement processes for compensation and benefits. Earlier experience was with AvidXchange, and Lowe’s.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is a global retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed doughnut. Krispy Kreme has experienced steady growth and expansion throughout their 70 year history. Krispy Kreme doughnuts can be found in approximately 12,000 grocery, convenience and mass merchant stores in the U.S. The Company has more than 1,300 retail shops in 31 countries.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Jackie Davis as an HRBP with Haemonetics. In her role, Jackie will support the Hospital division, as well as the R & D division, including Global Product Development, Sustaining Engineering, Research Engineering & Labs, Product Software, Medical Affairs and Clinical Development. Jackie will also support the Project Management Office.

Previously with Ocean Spray Cranberries, Jackie was the Senior HR Business Partner that supported the Global Customer Team.

Haemonetics’s comprehensive portfolio of devices, information management, and consulting services offers blood management solutions for each facet of the blood supply chain — from plasma and blood collectors to hospitals. The company began their odyssey of success in 1971 with devices and consumables, which changed the way blood was collected and processed at plasma and blood collection centers, as well as in the surgical suite. As industry needs have changed, Haemonetics has evolved from a medical device company focused on blood processing systems to their current position as THE Global Leader in Blood Management Solutions. Today, as The Company enters its fifth decade, they believe that they are uniquely poised to transform the practice of blood management globally.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Rebecca Trotsky as the Vice President, Talent Development for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation .Rebecca will provide strategic direction and thought leadership on talent, performance management and development programs and processes. She will be responsible for leading and overseeing all strategic talent development initiatives serving KKD stakeholders and customers.

Rebecca is an international human resources leader with a broad experience across HR and a focus in organization & leadership development talent management & recruitment, and mentoring & coaching. Her earlier experience includes HRG and functional specialist roles with Honeywell, Nissan, KONE and Ingersoll Rand.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is a global retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed doughnut. Krispy Kreme has experienced steady growth and expansion throughout their 70 year history. Krispy Kreme doughnuts can be found in approximately 12,000 grocery, convenience and mass merchant stores in the U.S. The Company has more than 1,300 retail shops in 31 countries.


Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries.

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Rob D’Amato as the VP Global Total rewards for Haemonetics. As a key member of the HR Leadership team, Rob will design, lead and manage all domestic and international compensation related programs including market pricing, base compensation components, executive compensation, long and short term incentive plans, and equity based compensation programs.

Prior to joining Haemonetics, Rob was with Iron Mountain, most recently as the Senior Director Executive & North America Compensation.

Haemonetics’s comprehensive portfolio of devices, information management, and consulting services offers blood management solutions for each facet of the blood supply chain — from plasma and blood collectors to hospitals. The company began their odyssey of success in 1971 with devices and consumables, which changed the way blood was collected and processed at plasma and blood collection centers, as well as in the surgical suite. As industry needs have changed, Haemonetics has evolved from a medical device company focused on blood processing systems to their current position as THE Global Leader in Blood Management Solutions. Today, as The Company enters its fifth decade, they believe that they are uniquely poised to transform the practice of blood management globally.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Patricia Hofman as the Recruiting Manager for Cantel Medical Corporation. As a key member of Cantel’s Talent Organization, Patricia will influence and shape Cantel Medical’s Talent Acquisition processes, system, tools and resources.

A Talent Acquisition leader with a demonstrated history of implementing process improvement strategies that attract top talent to organizations, Patricia brings experience gained in companies including Cendant Travel Distribution Services, Honeywell Specialty Materials and Johnson & Johnson.

Cantel Medical Corporation is a leading global company dedicated to delivering innovative infection prevention products and services for patients, caregivers, and other healthcare providers which improve outcomes, enhance safety and help save lives. Products include specialized medical device reprocessing systems for endoscopy and renal dialysis, advanced water purification equipment, sterilants, disinfectants and cleaners, sterility assurance monitoring products for hospitals and dental clinics, disposable infection control products primarily for dental and GI endoscopy markets, dialysate concentrates, hollow fiber membrane filtration and separation products. Additionally, the Company provides technical service for their products.

Valeant’s corporate headquarters are in Laval, Quebec, with U.S. headquarters in Bridgewater, N.J. The company has 22,000 employees.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Melissa August as the HRM Manager, Commercial & Business Operations for Corning’s Life Sciences Business, in Tewksbury, MA. As a key partner on the Life Sciences HR team, Melissa will develop and lead the planning, design, implementation, communication and delivery of the company's HR initiatives in alignment with the needs of the Business.

Previously with Saint Gobain, Melissa was the strategic business partner and functional HR leader for the North American Composites division and the Aero, Films and Fabrics (AFF) business unit supporting Commercial, Finance, HR, Operations and R&D functions. Earlier experience includes roles with Timken and the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Headquartered in Corning, New York; Corning Incorporated is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Corning Life Sciences offers a comprehensive range of innovative, high-quality tools and solutions for life science research and bioproduction.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Kathryn Michiels as The Director, HRIS for Cantel Medical Corporation. In this role, Kathryn will formally develop and establish Cantel’s global HRIS function, partnering with the Centers of Expertise, Global HR Leaders and the IT function while ensuring the delivery of on-time, quality driven service to internal customers by providing the data analytics required to run the business.

In her most recent role as Senior Vice President Director of HRIS at Valley National Bank, Kathryn led planning and project management for the development of all HR technology for the bank. Prior to Valley National Bank, Kathryn consulted at KPMG and Pine Bridge Investments. She gained additional experience with technology, financial, and consulting organizations including Accenture.

Cantel Medical Corporation is a leading global company dedicated to delivering innovative infection prevention products and services for patients, caregivers, and other healthcare providers which improve outcomes, enhance safety and help save lives. Products include specialized medical device reprocessing systems for endoscopy and renal dialysis, advanced water purification equipment, sterilants, disinfectants and cleaners, sterility assurance monitoring products for hospitals and dental clinics, disposable infection control products primarily for dental and GI endoscopy markets, dialysate concentrates, hollow fiber membrane filtration and separation products. Additionally, the Company provides technical service for their products.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries.

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Meg Lin as the Global Talent Management Leader, Corning Optical Communications for Corning, Inc. Meg joins Corning’s world-class HR organization and will be a key member of the high-performing Talent Management Center of Expertise. Ann will be responsible for developing and leading the planning, design, implementation, communication and delivery of Talent Management initiatives, programs and processes specific to the Corning Optical Communications business, and will also serve as a leader on enterprise wide initiatives.

Meg brings extensive experience in Talent Management and Leadership Development, working with a broad range of clients both internally and externally. She’s developed and implemented effective strategies, tools and processes that are tied to business needs and goals. As a Consultant, Meg worked with clients in a broad range of industries to consumer products and financial services, with employees located globally. Meg holds a BS double major in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Michigan and an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

Headquartered in Corning, New York; Corning Incorporated is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries.

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Brad Haime as the Head of Leadership Development for Verizon.

Brad’s earlier experience includes roles with Guardian Life, PepsiCo, Bank of America and Accenture. He is a collaborative Talent Management leader with proven experience helping fortune 50 clients develop the potential of their workforce through design and execution of talent strategies to align corporate culture, structure and people.

Verizon Communications was created on June 30, 2000 by Bell Atlantic Corp. and GTE Corp., in one of the largest mergers in U.S. business history. GTE and Bell Atlantic evolved and grew through decades of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Today, Verizon is a global technology company delivering the promise of the digital world to millions of customers every day.

Principle, Pat Feehan of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Paula Pagliaroni as the Vice President, Benefits for XPO Logistics. Paula will be responsible for driving and leading the overall strategy, advising senior leadership on creative, cost-effective solutions that support the corporate strategy, and providing benefit solutions that work for the business.

Paula is a highly regarded leader in the Employee Benefits and Wellness space. She brings strong experience gained at companies to include Campbell Soup Company, Hess Corporation, Ingersoll Rand and D&B.

XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics company. The business are run as one highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets in 31 countries, with over 90,000 employees and 1,435 locations. XPO uses their network to help customers manage their goods more efficiently throughout their supply chains.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries

The Briller Group, LLC has placed Laura Gallerane as the Senior Manager, Global Compensation for Haemonetics. Laura will serve as a key member of the Total Rewards team.

Laura has 15 years of experience as a HR Partner, with a recent focus in Compensation and Executive Compensation. Her past experience includes roles with Hologic, athenahealth, Forrester Research and EMC.

Haemonetics’s comprehensive portfolio of devices, information management, and consulting services offers blood management solutions for each facet of the blood supply chain — from plasma and blood collectors to hospitals. The company began their odyssey of success in 1971 with devices and consumables, which changed the way blood was collected and processed at plasma and blood collection centers, as well as in the surgical suite. As industry needs have changed, Haemonetics has evolved from a medical device company focused on blood processing systems to their current position as THE Global Leader in Blood Management Solutions. Today, as The Company enters its fifth decade, they believe that they are uniquely poised to transform the practice of blood management globally.

Managing Partner, Mitch Briller of BBG led and completed the search. The Briller Group, LLC, www.bbgsearch.com, was founded in 1999 and specializes in human resources executive search assignments across a variety of industries