Thor Industries, a global manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, has announced the appointment of Michele McDermott as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective immediately.

In her new role, Michele brings nearly three decades of HR leadership experience across the supply chain, BFSI, transport and communication, and real estate sectors. She will be responsible for overseeing HR strategy, encompassing operations, talent management, diversity and inclusion, safety, and compensation and benefits. Joining the executive team of the company, she will work directly with President and CEO Bob Martin.

Prior to her appointment, Michele served as the CHRO of Hub Group for approximately five years. She previously held key roles at Assurance as the Senior VP of HR, National Express as the Senior VP of HR and Security, and United Service Companies as the Director of HR. She also served Draw Enterprises for 10 years at the beginning of her career. 

On the academic front, Michele holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Lewis University and a Masters degree in Business, Finance and Operations from DePaul Driehaus College of Business. Her core competencies include engagement, benefits, safety training, corporate vision, HR strategy, talent management, leadership development, culture assessment, succession planning, employee relations, HRIS, change management, and mergers and acquisitions. 

Welcoming Michele to the senior leadership team, President and CEO Martin said, “We are pleased to welcome Michele to THOR. She will be instrumental in further driving our high-performing culture and elevating our organisational effectiveness. Michele brings a proven track record of success in working with large-scale businesses to build, retain, and engage a diverse workforce.”