George Cangiano has a background of more than 20 years in HR and operations leadership including C-level, consulting, and executive coaching roles within the higher education sector. His strategic and innovative approach, strong business acumen, and proven track record of aligning human capital management with organizational goals have made him a trusted advisor to C-level executives and boards.
Professional Focus
- More than 20 years’ experience as an HR executive, consultant, advisor and coach within the higher education sector
- Experienced vice president and CHRO with extensive HR leadership expertise including organizational behavior and theory, leadership development, succession planning, recruitment, talent acquisition, inclusive excellence, organizational culture, policy formulation and implementation, employee relations and engagement, and labor relations
- Operational and business expertise including business planning and development, strategic planning, business process optimization, project management, risk assessment, organizational development and design, legal and compliance, and data-driven decision-making
- Highly skilled in client relationship management, public speaking, and organizational leadership
- Certified mediator and problem resolution specialist
Business Expertise
- Interim Executive, HR Consultant, and Executive Coach with an interim management firm specializing in C-level roles within the higher education sector
- Executive Sounding Board Consultant and Coach at a leadership and organizational development consulting firm
- Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Bentley University; prior roles included Director of Human Resources, Director of Talent Management, and Senior Human Resources Business Partner/Labor Relations
- Human Resources Business Partner at Tufts University; prior roles included Senior Human Resources Representative, Human Resources Representative, Associate Director of Dining and Business Services, and Administrator of Staffing Services
Sector Expertise
- Human Resources
- Higher Education
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business management from Newbury College
- Associate’s degree in culinary arts and food and beverage management from Newbury College
- Human Resources Generalist Certificate, George Washington University
- SHRM Learning System Certified Educator
- PHR Certification
- Certified Executive Coach, Center for Executive Coaching (ICF accredited)
- Mediation Certification, MetroWest Mediation Services
- Foundations of Organizational Ombuds Practice, International Ombuds Association
Affiliations & Awards
- Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Member, Northeast Human Resource Association (NEHRA)
- Member, Council for Advancement in Support of Education (CASE)
- Member, The Boston Consortium (TBC)
- Member, The Conference Board CHRO Council III (TCB)
- Member, International Ombuds Association (IOA)
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