Employ Humanity HR Executive of the Year
In the spirit of recognizing leadership excellence, Employ Humanity annually selects and celebrates one distinguished human resources executive in the United States who demonstrates excellence in the HR profession.

HR Executive of the Year: Cheryl Johnson
Title: Chief Human Resources Officer
Company: Caterpillar Inc.
Employ Humanity is pleased to announce Cheryl Johnson, Chief Human Resources Officer at Caterpillar Inc., as the 2022 Employ Humanity HR Executive of the Year. Johnson was selected because of her achievements in creating a culture where all people can bring their best self to work and for being a relentless champion for equality, inclusivity and belonging. Johnson is an inspiring leader and has demonstrated excellence in the HR profession.
"I'm very pleased to have selected Cheryl Johnson as the 2022 Employ Humanity HR Executive of the Year," said Bill Marklein, founder of Employ Humanity. "Cheryl and Caterpillar leadership continue to build a culture where all of humanity can belong, grow and do great work."
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Previous Employ Humanity HR Executive of the Year recipients:
2021: Holly Lifke, CHRO/EVP at The Boldt Company (Appleton, WI)
2020: Judy Cascapera, Chief People Officer at Nestlé USA (Arlington, VA)
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