Ron Charles is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Woodward, Inc. In this role, he leads the company’s overall human resources function, including organizational effectiveness, member experience, talent management, total rewards, and diversity, inclusion and belonging, as well as communications and brand. He and his team are advancing Woodward’s efforts to build a talent powerhouse and create a great place to work.
Ron has more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources. Prior to joining Woodward, he was CHRO at Chemours, where he spent seven years in progressively senior roles. In this capacity, he achieved significant milestones in talent strategy and optimization, staffing, labor relations, HR operational excellence, and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Charles led initiatives in labor relations, culture, and talent strategies. His career also includes HR leadership roles at Phillips 66 and Albemarle Corporation.
Charles has a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and an MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of North Texas. He is also involved in community initiatives and served on the Board for the Serviam Girls Academy in Delaware. He resides in Fort Collins with his wife, Arris, and their two sons, Braeden and Camden.