Franklin Electric Appoints Daniela Williams as Chief Human Resources Officer 

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced Daniela Williams will join its executive leadership team as chief human resources officer.

Williams will set the strategic direction for talent acquisition and management at Franklin Electric, overseeing all aspects of employee relations, compensation, benefits, development and compliance. She will serve on the company’s executive leadership team, reporting to the CEO.

“Daniela has a well-established reputation for leading and managing talent at a global scale,” says Joe Ruzynski, CEO of Franklin Electric. “Her expertise spans HR technology, talent development, analytics and global workforce strategy, and she’ll play a critical role in ensuring we are organized to serve our customers well into the future.” 

In her previous role at automotive technology firm Visteon Corporation, Williams oversaw all HR functions and global talent acquisition. She also launched the company’s first Women’s Leadership Program. Throughout her career, she has led outreach efforts, including mentoring programs as well as serving on the advisory council for Project Pathways, a STEM program for Detroit public schools.