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Debra Simmers
Leading Talent Acquisition - both Executive and Non-Executive - at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Debra Simmers is currently the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at The Hershey Company, a role she began in October 2023.3 She is a seasoned human resources executive with nearly three decades of experience and deep expertise in talent acquisition.1
Prior to joining Hershey, Simmers held the position of Executive Director of Human Resources and Global Talent Acquisition Business Partners at Bristol Myers Squibb.1 Her career also includes roles at Celgene Corporation, Axovant Sciences, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals.1
Simmers is described as a results-oriented HR professional with excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.2 She provides strategic direction and leadership in her roles.2 Her educational background includes a BA from Montclair State University.5
In January 2022, while at Bristol Myers Squibb, Simmers was actively involved in hiring recruiters and sourcers for her team.4
