Ivory Harris

Ivory Harris

SVP, Chief HR Officer @ AGCO | HR Leadership and Strategy | i4cp CHRO Board | Former Board Member Agriculture Future of America | Former Board Member Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta

AGCO CorporationUnited States

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Experience30+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

As a global HR leader and strategist with over 25 years of experience, I help organizations and people succeed in the present and be ahead of future trends. I am the SVP, Chief HR Officer at AGCO Corporation, a global leader in agricultural solutions and AgTech, where I lead the People and Organization Capability strategy and global HR operations for more than 25,000 employees across 50 countries . My core competencies include designing and implementing agile and measurable HR solutions for a tech enabled workforce that adds value to customers and a diverse, mobile, and global workforce. I have a proven track record of driving HR and business excellence by transforming complex business needs into strategic initiatives that enhance performance, culture, engagement, and talent development. I also have a strong background in talent strategy, HR systems, and organization effectiveness. My mission is to anticipate, prepare for, and manage change across industries, geographies, and organizations to drive business, customer, and employee success.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • May 2021–Present· 5 yrs 4 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources OfficerCurrent
      May 2021–Present
  • May 2004–May 2021· 17 yrs
    • Vice President, People (HR & Corp Communications) - US
      2020–May 2021
    • VP, Talent, Culture, Total Rewards & Corporate HR Services
      Jul 2017–2020
    • Global HR Director - Bioscience Research
      Aug 2013–Jun 2017
    • International Delegation - Global Employee Development Project
      Jun 2011–Aug 2013
    • Business Partner, Human Resources
      Jul 2007–Aug 2011
    • HR Manager - Northeast
      2006–Jun 2007
    • HR Manager - Texas Hub
      May 2004–2006
  • Sep 2000–May 2004· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • Regional HR Director, South
      Nov 2002–May 2004
    • Area HR Manager
      Sep 2000–Oct 2002
  • Jul 1999–Sep 2000· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Intern, Human Resources
      Jul 1999–Sep 2000
  • Jul 1996–Jun 1999· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • HR Associate
      Jul 1996–Jun 1999

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Sociology

University of Houston

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