AAR CORP., a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, has announced the appointment of Sharon Purnell as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In her new role, Purnell will lead the company's global Human Resources function, overseeing areas such as recruitment, talent management and employee engagement.
Bringing with her over 20 years of experience in human resources leadership, Purnell has a strong track record of delivering strategic results through coaching and organisational development. Her most recent position was at Stepan Company, where she served as Chief Human Resources Officer. During her tenure, she focused on employee development, retention strategies, and cost-saving initiatives.
Before joining Stepan Company, she held the same title at Streamland Media, where she led the integration of multiple acquired companies and streamlined employee benefit programmes. Her extensive HR career also includes leadership roles at Riddell Sports, Underwriters Laboratories, Honeywell Aerospace, and General Electric Company, where she contributed to key transformation and culture-building initiatives.
Purnell joins AAR with a focus on strengthening the company's talent strategy and fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture. Her appointment aligns with AAR's commitment to developing its workforce and maintaining a supportive, dynamic environment for employees across its global operations.
