For Immediate Release
October 11, 2005
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Washington D.C.
FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691
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DONALD
PACKHAM NAMED CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Washington D.C. - Director
Robert S. Mueller III is pleased to announce the appointment of Donald E.
Packham to be the FBI's Chief Human Resources Officer. In this position,
Mr. Packham will oversee the FBI's human capital management functions, including
recruiting, performance management, talent development, succession planning,
compensation, benefits, and awards. Mr. Packham assumes his new position
today.
In a twenty-one year
career with BP (formerly British Petroleum), Mr. Packham served in a number
of senior human resources roles. In his last position with BP Mr. Packham
was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources Americas, where he oversaw
human resources functions for 50,000 employees spread across more than 50
business units in North and South America. In previous assignments with BP
Mr. Packham was the top human resources official responsible for implementing
BP's acquisition of ARCO, and was the head of human resources for BP's global
exploration and production sector.
Mr. Packham has also
been a leader in the broader human resources community. He served on the
Steering Committee of Boston University's Human Resources Policy Institute
and has contributed to numerous human resources studies, publications, and
conferences.
Director Mueller said, "A
strong human capital program is essential to our ability to address current
and future threats. I am pleased that Don will be joining the FBI's management
team. He has the human resources and leadership experience we need to meet
our human resources challenges. With his expertise and vision, I expect him
to be a key leader in our transformation efforts."
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