Sean Vanderelzen

Sean Vanderelzen is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Lineage Logistics, a position he has held since March 2016.1 With extensive experience in HR leadership, Vanderelzen is responsible for developing and executing human resources strategies that support Lineage Logistics' overall business plan and strategic direction.1

Career Highlights

At Lineage Logistics::

• Chief Human Resources Officer (March 2016 - Present)
• Interim President, Lineage Asia Pacific (July 2022 - July 2023)
• Vice President Human Resources - Field Operations & Talent (December 2015 - March 2016)

Previous Experience::

• Various roles at General Motors, including:
  • Director, Global Business Services - Hire to Exit
  • Director, GM Talent Acquisition & Early Career Development
  • Senior HR Manager positions in IT and China operations

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Management and Human Relations from Trevecca Nazarene University (1998-2000)
• Certificate in Organizational Leadership from Harvard Business School (2013-2023)

Achievements and Recognition

Vanderelzen has received several accolades for his work in HR:

• Named one of the "33 Most Innovative HR Leaders" by Business Insider in 20211
• Recipient of the "2020 Excellence in HR Award - Overall Excellence" from Crain's Detroit Business1
• Recognized as a "2020 HR Super Star - Practitioner" by HRO Today1

In his role at Lineage Logistics, Vanderelzen focuses on areas such as culture, employee engagement, talent development, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and total rewards.1 His leadership has contributed to Lineage Logistics being recognized as a top workplace.2