Thomas Cookson

President, General Manager NorthStar Industries

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

About

Experienced Business and People Leader with a demonstrated history of working in High Performing Global and Regional Roles. Skilled in Negotiation, Operations Management, Sales, Management, and Continuous Improvement. Strong Human Resources Professional with a Diploma focused on Human Resources Management.

Experience

  • President & General Manager at NorthStar Industries
    Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Regional People Operations Leader at PPG
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr

    Human Resources Canadian Country Leader responsible for Operational HR supporting six business units as well as trade business including 250+ Dulux stores

  • AkzoNobel (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Global Talent Manager
      Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr

      Global Talent Manager working within The Centers of Expertise organization in support of the business agenda to grow and maintain a competitive workforce. Specialization in attraction, recruitment, retention and development of people within AkzoNobel.

    • Human Resources Business Partner Marketing
      Mar 2019 - Jan 2020 · 11 mos

      Responsible for advising and supporting the Functional Leadership Teams in their strategic organisation and people opportunities. Focusing on driving performance through people.

    • Human Resources Country Manager, Canada
      Jul 2018 - Mar 2019 · 9 mos

      Maintains and enhances the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices Responsible for the operational HR delivery aligned to the business agenda and to the HR agenda Responsibility to help the business to achieve objectives by high quality HR advice and guidance based on sound HR knowledge, professionalism and an understanding of the AkzoNobel HR Strategy and practices Lead in managing employee and industrial relations at the relevant level working with employee or works councils and local Union representatives. Work with other areas of the HR Operating Model (People Services and CoE) to ensure a comprehensive high quality HR service to our internal customers

  • AkzoNobel (3 yrs 8 mos)
    • Regional HRBP North America
      Dec 2016 - May 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Business partner supporting the North American Regional SMU team in executing the business and functional strategies and achievement of the business goals and objectives.

    • Human Resources Project Manager
      May 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos

      HR Professional supporting the SMU HR management team and the SMU HR function in the execution of and compliance to the HR Service delivery model; primary liaison between GCoEs and SMU; ensure compliance with global HR rules, processes and programs in countries without a LCoE by supporting the rollout of global HR initiatives.

    • Human Resources Business Partner
      Oct 2014 - May 2015 · 8 mos

      Business partner to support the country/site team in executing their part of the Regional SMU business strategy and achieving business goals and objectives. Delivery of HR programs and providing HR business partnering to senior local managers, in order to ensure the optimal staffing, performance and development of human resources in the country/site. Observes and promotes the HR Operating model and GCoE Global Template

  • Human Resources Manager at Siemens
    Aug 2006 - Oct 2014 · 8 yrs 3 mos

    A strong local leader in the development and implementation of Human Resources strategies. Guided the company and senior management in HR program matters, making or recommending appropriate decisions as consistent with strategic direction and the increase in employee engagement.