Donald Gaertner Email Address

Global Human Resources Systems Director

Dow Saudi Arabi company procures services in petrochemical and trim, water and energy sectors in the UK for more than 35 years.

I am a seasoned leader with 20+ years of experience integrating best practices, driving standardization and continuous improvement, and mitigating risks across the full range of human resources functions. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for strategic planning and process improvement, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to sustainable continuous improvement, and cost savings, as well as employee performance, retention and satisfaction. Professional focal points include organizational development, recruitment, employee relations, talent management, policy development and implementation, budgeting, HR technology, project management, onboarding/training, and performance assessment. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires exceptional utilization of effective communication and organization skills. Currently, I am the North America HR Director with The Dow Chemical Company also supporting the Commercial organization at Dow. Colleagues describe me as a pragmatic, driven, down-to-earth HR leader who can be relied on to bring breakthrough results.