Industrial
Susan Gilbert
Role at RSR Partners
Sue is a Managing Director specializing in executive searches for the Chief Financial Officer and Human Capital practices.
Experience and Expertise
A proven, dedicated, and experienced senior human resources executive, Sue collaborates with C-Suite and executive management teams to drive organizational change and implement strategic talent initiatives. She spent more than 25 years at United Technologies Corporation, now Raytheon Technologies, serving in various human resources and executive leadership roles across the aerospace and defense (Pratt & Whitney) and commercial (Otis Elevator) business units, as well as corporate headquarters. Most recently, Sue was the Senior Vice President & Head of Talent at Corbin Advisors, a research and strategic consultancy firm, where she partnered with the Chief Executive Officer to lead talent initiatives and successfully recruit critical leadership roles. Throughout her career, Sue has recruited for a range of functions, including operations, supply chain, quality, engineering, digital technology, finance, and human resources. Sue is passionate about helping senior leaders identify and recruit the kind of transformative talent that elevates their organizations and helps them to achieve their business goals.
Outside of RSR Partners
Sue holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She also serves as a board member for Protectors of Animals, a non-profit animal rescue organization. Sue has two grown sons and lives in the northwest corner of Connecticut, where she enjoys spending time with her close friends and family. A passionate runner, she is also currently learning to play golf.
Perspectives
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