Dean Milar, MBA

Senior Director, Human Resources - US Business Unit at Campari Group

New York, New York, United States

About

Dynamic Human Resources leader with a strong blend of business acumen and strategic insight. Proven success in driving collaboration and leading change initiatives in both fast-paced global environments and small-to-mid-sized companies operating on a more localized scale. Adept at breaking down and solving complex organizational challenges with pragmatism and creativity. Skilled in leading and influencing at all levels to support long-term business success and sustainability.

Experience

  • Campari Group (New York, NY)
    • Senior Director, Human Resources - US Business Unit
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

      • HR Lead for the US Business Unit • Lead the People & Organization agenda for the US Business Unit • Oversee HR Business Partnering, HR Operations, Employee Experience, Benefits, HRIS, Labor Cost Management, Early Talent (Internship) Program, Mobility, and Headquarter Experience. • Lead and develop a team including an HR Operations Director and HR Business Partner, with an extended team of 7

    • Director, HR Business Partner - US
      May 2024 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs

      • HR Business Partnering Lead for the US Business Unit and Global Marketing of Campari America • Partnered with 6 US Business Unit VPs and 2 Global Marketing Managing Directors to drive talent and organizational strategy • Led the HR Business Partnering function, aligning people priorities with business objectives across the US market and Global Marketing functions • Directly manage and develop 1 HR Business Partner, strengthening capability and impact across the function

    • Director, HR Business Partner - Commercial
      Mar 2022 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      • HR Business Partnering Lead for the US Commercial Organization • Partnered with 4 VPs and their respective teams across Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Luxury (RARE) to drive talent and organizational strategy • Aligned people priorities with commercial objectives, enabling performance and growth across our Commercial functions • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior commercial leaders, strengthening organizational effectiveness and team capability

  • Anheuser-Busch (4 yrs 10 mos)
    • People (HR) Director
      Nov 2019 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • People (HR) Manager
      Jun 2017 - Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company (4 yrs)
    • HR Generalist
      Jan 2015 - Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Training and Development Specialist
      Jul 2013 - Jan 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Ashford University (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Lead Student Relations Specialist
      Dec 2009 - Jun 2013 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Enrollment Advisor
      Nov 2008 - Dec 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos