RICHMOND, Va., July 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Expert
advisory firm Newport, LLC
continues to expand, announcing today the admission of Kevin Shane, a senior Human Resources executive,
as a member of the LLC and Partner. Mr. Shane will be part of the
Newport Mid-Atlantic Regional practice, where he will leverage over
30 years of HR experience and proven success in designing, leading,
and executing comprehensive initiatives to support business
strategy.
"Kevin Shane is a significant,
high-profile addition to our Firm, and he will chair our
Mid-Atlantic human capital practice, serving clients regionally and
across the U.S. His initial focus will be on critical issues around
post-Covid-19 HR restarts, turnarounds, restructuring and growth
strategies." said Tony Cord,
Managing Director of Newport's
Mid-Atlantic practice. "Companies are facing unprecedented, complex
questions with their people as they emerge from the pandemic. These
people challenges create the need for expert advice led by a
seasoned player, like Kevin, who can simultaneously help company
leaders navigate strategic, regulatory and financial
considerations" he added.
Most recently, Mr. Shane served as Chief Human Resources Officer
for Great Minds, the fast-growing Public Benefit Corporation where
he helped scale the company's dynamic workforce since 2015. His
prior posts include HR leadership roles at global and mid-sized
financial services companies, and leadership of consultancies
focused on helping clients with strategic, compliance and
regulatory counsel and support.
At Newport, Mr. Shane's will be
available to advise and help businesses re-emerging from the
Covid-19 pandemic, providing mid-market executive teams, boards of
directors and investor groups expert advice on human resource
improvements, strategic planning, and innovation. He will also help
organizations gain access to top talent to support organic and
transactional growth. With respect to transaction support, Kevin
brings a track record of successfully helping complete integration
of acquisitions.
"Newport's comprehensive approach
in addressing business performance, scaling, and potential future
transactions of their middle market clients is why I am excited to
be joining the Mid Atlantic Regional practice." Mr. Shane said.
"Today's post-Covid world has created new challenges in the
workplace that need discussion and solutions that best meet each
organization's unique culture. Addressing areas like having the
right leadership, acquisition readiness, retention strategies,
creating a positive employee engagement culture, or equity issues
in hybrid work arrangements can affect bottom line results. Having
spent my HR career in organizations ranging from Fortune 500
companies to nonprofit, government and associations, I look forward
sharing my experiences to help CEOs and boards of directors address
their human capital strategies."
Mr. Shane's career history gives him unique insights for
companies in dynamic organic growth and acquisition modes, as well
as those in reinvention or turnaround as they emerge from Covid-19.
Kevin is based in Richmond, VA.
and available to advise clients locally, regionally, and
nationally. He will also serve as an operating and/or interim
executive, and board director with select clients.
Newport is a unique national
professional services firm of CEOs, senior executives and board
members who collaborate to create solutions to help clients improve
their performance and valuation and become more transaction ready.
For an interview or photograph, please contact Jan tenBraak at
jan.tenbraak@newportllc.com
Media Contact
Kevin Shane, Newport LLC,
310.512.3354, kevin.shane@newportllc.com
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