Luciana Amaro Joins Franklin Electric as Chief Human Resources Officer
Key Highlights
- ➤Luciana Amaro appointed Franklin Electric’s Chief Human Resources Officer
- ➤Amaro brings 28 years of global human resources leadership experience
- ➤Amaro will lead global HR strategy and talent development initiatives
Expert Statements
Joe Ruzynski, CEO of Franklin Electric
“Luciana’s breadth of experience, strategic mindset, and passion for people make her an outstanding addition to our leadership team.”
Joe Ruzynski, CEO of Franklin Electric
“She has a proven track record of building strong organizational cultures, developing leaders, and aligning talent strategies with business priorities.”
Joe Ruzynski, CEO of Franklin Electric
“As we continue to grow globally, Luciana’s leadership will help us attract, develop, engage, and retain the talent needed to achieve our long-term goals.”
Luciana Amaro, Chief Human Resources Officer of Franklin Electric
“It is an honor to join Franklin Electric and become part of an organization with such a strong reputation for innovation, customer focus, and values-driven leadership.”
Luciana Amaro, Chief Human Resources Officer of Franklin Electric
“I look forward to connecting with our people around the world, building on the company’s strengths, and working together to create an environment where people can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact on our business and the customers we serve.”
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE), announced today that Luciana Amaro has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer. Amaro will report to Joe Ruzynski, Chief Executive Officer, and will lead the company's global Human Resources strategy, partnering with business leaders to strengthen organizational capability, advance talent and leadership development, and foster a high-performance culture that supports Franklin Electric's long-term growth objectives.
Amaro brings 28 years of Human Resources leadership experience across complex global organizations with significant R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Her international career spans Brazil, Germany, and the United States. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Elanco Animal Health, where she led a global HR organization supporting the company's people strategy and business transformation. Earlier in her career, she held senior HR leadership roles at BASF and Yara International, with responsibilities spanning the Americas and global talent and leadership development.
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