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

Suzanne is a highly accomplished Talent Management Leader. Her past experience includes roles with USAA, Bank of America and Hewlett Packard. Over the course of her time with USAA, Suzanne held leadership roles across Performance Improvement, Leadership Development, Change Management and Talent Management. Suzanne holds a BA in Psychology from The George Washington University, a MA in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University, and a PsyD in Organizational Consulting from Alliant University.

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 Ariel Speicher as the Human Resources Business Partner for Point72 Asset Management. As part of a high performing HR team, Ariel will be a thought leader and strategic partner within HR and the broader business. Ariel will serve as a strategic business partner, working with leadership to develop and manage the design and delivery of solutions and HR services, ensuring consistency, fairness and engagement while leveraging best practices.

Ariel brings over 10 years of HR experience to Point72. Prior to joining the firm, Ariel held roles of increasing scope and responsibility within American Express’s HR organization. Most recently, Ariel served as the Chief People Officer and strategic thought leader for the Deputy CFO, Global Finance organization. Ariel holds a BA in History from Yale University, a MPhil in European Studies from The University of Cambridge, and a MBA from The London Business School.

Point72 Asset Management, L.P. is a family office managing the assets of its founder, Steven A. Cohen, and eligible employees. Point72 primarily invests in discretionary long/short equities and makes significant quantitative and macro investments. The Firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and maintains affiliated offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. Point72 has a world class team of approximately 1,000 employees, including more than 350 investment professionals.

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 Phillips as the Leadership & Organizational Development Leader for Point72 Asset Management. In this newly created role, Rob will establish a proactive function; leading, designing and implementing key strategies related to Workforce Planning, Succession Management, Performance Development, Leadership Development and Assessment, Leadership and Executive Coaching; as well leading Organization Design and Culture initiatives.

Rob is a proven Talent Management Leader. He brings the ability to align talent solutions with the business strategy. Rob’s experience includes leadership roles with GE, MassMutual and most recently, Gartner. In his last role with Gartner, Rob led Talent Management efforts firm wide, with responsibilities that included Succession Planning and Executive Leadership Development, Organization Effectiveness and Change Management, Performance Management and Associate Engagement, and Learning and Development. Rob holds a BS in Industrial Technology and a MA in Social Sciences from Binghamton University.

Point72 Asset Management, L.P. is a family office managing the assets of its founder, Steven A. Cohen, and eligible employees. Point72 primarily invests in discretionary long/short equities and makes significant quantitative and macro investments. The Firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and maintains affiliated offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. Point72 has a world class team of approximately 1,000 employees, including more than 350 investment professionals.

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 Mark Rogers as the Head of Talent Acquisition, Bayer US. In this newly created role, Mark will develop the strategic direction for Talent Acquisition, creating an adaptable, efficient and proactive function that is aligned to the business goals.

Mark joins Bayer with 16 years of progressive recruiting experience in the biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries. Mark is a decorated US Navy Veteran, Targeted Selection Trained (DDI), and PHR certified results-oriented Talent Acquisition professional.

With around 16,000 employees at more than 65 locations, the Bayer US organization is the largest within the Bayer Group. Under the umbrella of Bayer Corporation, the U.S. holding company, Bayer markets the entire spectrum of its portfolio. Bayer Corporation encompasses the corporate-center functions that support Bayer subgroups in North America: Bayer CropScience, Bayer Consumer Health and Bayer Pharmaceuticals, and Bayer Corporation departments including Accounting, Corporate Communications, Internal Audit, Law and Patents, Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax and Treasury.

Bayer’s corporate culture is an important factor in the company’s success. Central to this culture are our values: Leadership, Integrity, Flexibility and Efficiency, summarized by the term LIFE. They provide us with guidance for our daily work as we seek solutions to the major challenges of our time, in line with our mission statement “Bayer: Science For A Better Life".

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 Kelly Jackson as the Director, Human Resources for the Clinical Trial Management organization for Novo Nordisk. Kelly will provide strategic HR support to her clients, while acting as a trusted partner to leadership within CTM and the broader HR organization.

Kelly’s earlier career experience includes roles with Ernst & Young and Bristol Myers Squibb. Most recently with BMS, Kelly was the HRBP to the US Commercial Cardiovascular team. Kelly holds a BA from Goucher College and a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Massachusetts.

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. The company also has leading positions within hemophilia care, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 40,700 employees in 75 countries, and markets its products in more than 180 countries. Novo Nordisk’s North America business is headquartered in Plainsboro, NJ, and has production, research and field populations in the US and Canada numbering over 5,000 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 Parvin Sharma as the Director, Human Resources for the Market Access - Diabetes & Obesity organization for Novo Nordisk US. Parvin will be the strategic business partner leaders in the Market Access organization, with an emphasis on organizational planning and talent development to support business growth and talent management strategy.

Prior to joining Novo Nordisk, Parvin was the Human Resources Business Partner for J&J’s Ethicon Commercial Organization - US Marketing & Commercial Operations. She is a trusted business partner with proven success leading change.

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. The company also has leading positions within hemophilia care, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 40,700 employees in 75 countries, and markets its products in more than 180 countries. Novo Nordisk’s North America business is headquartered in Plainsboro, NJ, and has production, research and field populations in the US and Canada numbering over 5,000 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 Patricia (Tricia) White as the Vice President Human Resources, Landscape Design & Construction business for BrightView. Tricia will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for the growing and evolving business. Tricia will work to create best practices for the enterprise; providing strategies, processes, and execution of Human Resources plans necessary to meet the business requirements.

Prior to joining BrightView, Tricia was the Chief People Officer for Machinima, where she served as a strategic business partner, coach, mentor and advisor to Machinima’s senior leadership team. Past roles included leadership roles with DineEquity, WebMD and CitiGroup. Tricia has also been a part of the Make-A-Wish organization, and has been an active participant in the Missouri and Los Angeles chapters.

With comprehensive capabilities serving the entire lifecycle of a property’s landscape, BrightView is a single-source solution for its client’s landscape needs. From design, to development, maintenance and enhancements, BrightView is considered a trusted partner for properties spanning a wide variety of industries, including housing communities, corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, universities, retail establishments, resorts, and more.

In 2014, Brickman and ValleyCrest combined to form BrightView, uniting under the shared belief that caring for our team members and our clients should always be at the heart of what we do. Through consistent excellence, proactive service, and a steady client focus, BrightView is delivering brighter futures—every day, everywhere, and with everyone.

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 Maryellen McQuade as the Vice President Human Resources for the Diabetes and Obesity Commercial Functions for Novo Nordisk US. Maryellen will be responsible for developing and leading the implementation of the people strategy that results in a most engaged and successful organization. She will be a key leader in the organization’s overall change program to upgrade performance expectations and results, increase retention, and improve processes throughout all aspects of the organization.

Prior to joining Novo Nordisk, Maryellen was an HR leader with Glaxo Consumer Health (a joint venture formed by GSK and Novartis), supporting the commercial business. Her past experience includes roles with Novartis and BMS.

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. The company also has leading positions within hemophilia care, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 40,700 employees in 75 countries, and markets its products in more than 180 countries. Novo Nordisk’s North America business is headquartered in Plainsboro, NJ, and has production, research and field populations in the US and Canada numbering over 5,000 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 Susan Youngblood as the Human Resources Director for Client Technology Solutions for BNY Mellon. Susan will serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic and operational support to BNY Mellon’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Susan will oversee HR across the global organization, and will partner with CTS business leaders to drive the business forward.
Susan is a highly accomplished senior HR leader with previous experience supporting multiple IBM businesses, including hardware and software groups. Notable successes included the “Champions for Growth Program”, a talent solution for global partners in China, India, the US and Australia. Susan holds a BA from Vassar and she is a graduate of Cornell’s Masters in Labor and Industrial Relations program. Susan remains active in Cornell’s alumni organization as a member of the Alumni Board of Directors and was selected as an Executive Advisory Council on University HR Practices.

BNY Mellon was formed in July 2007 by the merger of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. and Mellon Corporation, creating a global financial services company operating in 36 countries and serving more than 100 markets. Client Technology Solutions’ mission is to provide business partners with technology-based solutions that enhance their ability to be successful through world class software solutions maintained on a stable and secure infrastructure, and to provide employees with the tools and means to enhance their professional qualifications and careers.

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 Michele Fink as the Manager, Human Resources of the Finance organization for Corning, Inc. in Corning, NY. In this role, Michele will develop and lead the planning, design, implementation, communication and delivery of the Corning’s HR initiatives in alignment with the needs of the Finance organization.

Michele joins Corning following 15 successful years spent with Perrigo. Michele held roles as a strategic business partner and a functional specialist in Talent and Organization Management and Development. Michele holds an MBA from Grand Valley State University in Michigan.

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 Tony Getman as the Vice President, Human Resources Technology for Raymond James. In this role, Tony will provide the leadership and direction to the HR information systems, analysis and HR records department. He and his team will establish requirements to meet the information and process needs of the company as it relates to human resources.

Tony is an accomplished leader, bringing a track record of success in roles across HR functions with companies that include Ceridian, Fidelity Investments and the Unum Group.

Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. The firm's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RFJ). Raymond James has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.

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 Ross McGovern as the Vice President, Human Resources for Standex International, in Salem, NH. Ross will oversee the HR organization and serve as a key member of the Leadership team.

A graduate of GE’s HRLDP, Ross has held leadership roles in various GE businesses globally. He also led the HR function for Datacolor, a global leader in color management, based in Lawrenceville, NJ. Here Ross led the shift to a progressive, business enabling HR function.

Standex International (NYSE:SXI), based in Salem, NH, manufactures a variety of products and services for diverse market segments. Through the Company’s strategy, Standex leverages the combined strengths of its businesses to better penetrate current markets and to enter new geographic and vertical markets. Standex will also continue to acquire businesses that are synergistic with its current operating groups, and that can quickly contribute to profitability. Since its founding in 1955, Standex has become known for its ability to acquire and effectively manage superior companies in diverse markets.

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 Nelson as the Director Workforce Development & Learning for Corning, Inc. in Corning, NY. In this role, Rebecca will serve as a strategic partner within the global HR Organization, responsible for developing and leading the planning, design, implementation, communication and delivery of Learning and Development initiatives, programs and processes.

A skilled Learning & Development and Talent Management executive, Rebecca has past experience working with companies to include experience at Microsoft, Merrill Lynch, Amazon, and Double Click. In her most recent role with Fannie Mae, Rebecca led Talent Management for the organization.

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 Catherine Casey as the Global Head of Human Resources for Pershing, a BNY Mellon Company. As Pershing’s HR Leader, Catherine will manage the strategic design and delivery of solutions and HR services across Pershing’s global business. She will serve as a key member of the Pershing leadership team and HR Operating Committee.

Catherine is a Senior Human Resources executive with experience in the financial services, insurance and not-for-profit industry sectors. Prior to joining Pershing, Catherine was the HR Leader for HSBC’s Retail Banking and Wealth Management North America business unit. Earlier, she served as the Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Global Support for New York University. Here, Catherine had the opportunity to create and implement HR and infrastructure strategies for NYU Abu Dhabi and Shanghai satellite campuses, as well as global study away sites.

Pershing LLC is a subsidiary of BNY Mellon. Founded in 1939 and purchased by The Bank of New York in 2003, Pershing retains its brand identity, proven track record, and strong corporate culture. BNY Mellon was formed in July 2007 by the merger of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. and Mellon Corporation, creating a global financial services company operating in 36 countries and serving more than 100 markets.

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 Lisette Simon as the Vice President, Human Resources for Fusion, an ABC-Univision Joint Venture. As the HR Leader for the multi-platform media company, Lisette will oversee all key HR functions, including talent acquisition, organization development, performance management, talent planning, career development, leadership development, compensation and rewards, learning, and diversity.

Lisette is an accomplished leader with broad experience spanning 14 years with Telemundo and NBCUniversal. She began her career in Employment Law, providing counsel to corporations. She later joined Telemundo as the Director Employee Relations & Corporate Counsel. Lisette would go on to gain deeper experience as a strategic HR partner during her time there. She holds a BA from the University of Miami and a JD from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Championing a young, diverse, and inclusive America with a unique mix of programming that includes original reporting, investigative journalism, coverage of pop culture, satire and comedy, as well as original series and documentaries, FUSION is a multi-platform media company. FUSION delivers a unique mix of news, pop culture, and comedy content that is both smart and irreverent.

FUSION was launched as a joint venture between Univision Communications Inc. and the Disney/ABC Television Network on October 28, 2013. FUSION has agreements with several major distributors to carry the cable network including DirecTV, Dish, Cablevision, Charter, Cox, AT&T U-Verse, Verizon FiOS and Google Fiber.

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.