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Speaker

Christy Pettey

Chief People Officer, Kwik Lok Corporation

Christy Pettey is a people-focused leader with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Organization Development, Change Management, and Lean Six Sigma. As Chief People Officer at Kwik Lok Corporation, she develops global people strategies, fosters a culture of equity and inclusion, and drives initiatives in organizational design, learning, and development.
Previously, Christy served as Director of Human Resources, leading HR strategies across U.S. manufacturing sites. At Bechtel Corporation, she advanced continuous improvement as a Six Sigma Black Belt, managing Lean process initiatives and leveraging data-driven decision-making. Her expertise spans HR analytics, policy creation, and workforce planning, with a proven ability to connect with individuals and drive results in complex environments.
Christy is passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences, solving people and data challenges, and fostering engaging work cultures.

Session

Case Study

Wednesday, March 26

11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Live in Chicago

Less Details

After the change of leadership, Kwik Lok transformed from 6 independent companies into one global manufacturing leader. Even though we are only 300 employees worldwide, the change we have undergone in the past 4 years is monumental. We have built global processes, introduced our HR system globally, as well as have been strongly focussing on diversity, employee experience and building a common culture. 

In this presentation you will learn:

  • How to build one culture from six
  • How to onboard local HR onto a global system
  • How to conduct diversity programmes globally and how do results differ
Presentation

Company

Kwik Lok Corporation

Kwik Lok Corporation, headquartered in Yakima, Washington, is a global leader in bag closure solutions, serving industries from food packaging to agriculture. With a legacy spanning over 65 years, Kwik Lok is dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-quality products that make everyday life easier. The company prides itself on its people-focused culture, emphasizing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Its comprehensive employee programs include learning and development initiatives designed to create an environment where every individual feels valued. Committed to sustainability, Kwik Lok continually explores eco-friendly solutions and process improvements to minimize its environmental impact.