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Tanya Currie Named EVP, CHRO at Michael Baker Intl.

June 20, 2025
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Ms. Currie joins the firm's Executive Leadership Team as head of the Human Resources organization.

Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, consulting and technology services, announced that Tanya Currie has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Ms. Currie joins the firm's Executive Leadership Team as head of the Human Resources (HR) organization. In this role, she will drive critical HR programs throughout the company to accomplish key business objectives and implement cultural and organizational change. Her leadership will ensure that the firm has the talent and employee-focused programs in place to achieve its transformational vision of becoming a full-service engineering, consulting and advisory firm. Ms. Currie will focus on enhancing the firm's total rewards strategy to support competitive compensation, innovative benefits and wellness programs that foster a healthier and more productive workforce. She will lead employee development initiatives through structured talent reviews and succession planning to promote growth at all levels. Ms. Currie will also play a key role in attracting top talent aligned with Michael Baker's values and committed to evolving, growing and improving the firm. Additionally, she will expand the strategic impact of HR Business Partners (HRBPs) by increasing their focus on driving retention and providing opportunities to learn, grow and advance through career pathing at all levels of the organization. Through these efforts, she will champion a Culture of Excellence where every employee feels included, valued and connected to the firm's credo: We Make a Difference. HR Technology Insights: Workerbee Gains Investment to Boost AI Hiring Tech "Tanya is a dynamic and experienced leader who truly understands our industry and how to create programs that put employees first while keeping our business goals in focus," said Brian A. Lutes, CEO at Michael Baker International. "She will shape the future of our HR organization and employee experience, ensuring that every member of our Wolf Pack has the support they need to grow, contribute and do their best work for our clients, communities and each other. Tanya will also help strengthen our One Michael Baker culture while using digital tools and automation to bring more efficiency to our work." HR Technology Insights: Phoenix COO Raghu Krishnaiah Joins World Summit AI Ms. Currie brings more than two and a half decades of HR experience in the global infrastructure industry to her leadership role with Michael Baker. She has led successful global programs in talent acquisition, talent retention and employee engagement in partnership with executive leadership to support growth across the organization and joins Michael Baker from AECOM, where she most recently served as Global Head of HR Business Partners & Talent Acquisition. Earlier in her career, she was a Learning & Growth Associate with Deloitte. Ms. Currie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with a minor in Business Administration, from Wilfrid Laurier University (Canada). HR Technology Insights: CodeSignal Unveils GenAI Academy to Upskill Talent To participate in our interviews, please write to our HRTech Media Room at sudipto@intentamplify.com Source: PR Newswire

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