The advisory boards within Appoquinimink School District work together to provide strategic guidance and expertise based on their personal and professional experiences.
Roger Arnell is an accomplished human resources executive and consultant with deep expertise in HR strategy, organizational transformation, and talent management. Most recently, he served as Director of Human Resources at Kent Sussex Industries, where he led HR operations, talent acquisition, compliance, and strategic alignment efforts. As Owner and Principal Consultant of Arnell Consulting, LLC, he provides HR solutions focused on leadership development and workforce performance.
Previously, Roger held senior HR leadership roles at Convatec, including Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner for Global Quality, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs and the Americas region. He led global transformation initiatives, collaborated with executive teams, and implemented development strategies that improved efficiency and organizational culture. His earlier roles at Novo Nordisk and Thermo Fisher Scientific included managing large teams and supporting mergers and acquisitions..
Roger holds an M.S. in Management (Human Resources) from Wilmington College and a B.S. in Business Administration from Delaware State University. He also holds the SHRM-SCP certification and a Labor Relations certificate from Cornell University. Committed to service, he serves on nonprofit and advisory boards and regularly speaks on leadership and career readiness.
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