Laurie Cross

Laurie Cross has extensive experience in human resources, notably serving as the People Strategy & Operations Lead at General Motors from August 2019 to April 2024, where responsibilities included driving key HR initiatives and acting as Chief of Staff for the Chief People Office. Prior roles at General Motors include HR Manager and Business Planner for the Chief Human Resource Officer, and Business HR Partner, focusing on aligning HR strategy with business goals. Previous experience includes serving as an Equal Employment and Diversity & Inclusion Advisor at Shell Oil Company, managing the US diversity and inclusion portfolio, and an HR Business Partner supporting refinery operations. Laurie began the career as an Intern Program Advisor at Shell, overseeing a significant internship program. Early career experience includes a Labor Relations Internship at Detroit Diesel, complemented by advanced education in Human Resources from Michigan State University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Business Management from Central Michigan University.