Curt Mudd, Partner
Curt Mudd has 25+ years of professional experience leading and developing a proven and tested system of talent management strategies and Human Resource solutions. These strategies and solutions support the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations, build and refine cultures, and create environments that attract and retain critical talent. Working with HR Leaders, Multi-Functional and Sales Channel Leadership Teams, CEOs and Board of Directors, Curt can identify, define and execute the critical connections between employee satisfaction, productivity, business success and profitability. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, he has a high degree of expertise in a variety of wholesale and retail industry segments that include consumer products, personal care and beauty, natural and organic foods, software, non-profits and professional services. This includes significant international experience and success with major markets in Asia and Europe.

Curt’s professional experience includes having served as the SVP Talent Management at The Limited Brands. Curt and his team were responsible for organizational design and change management, strategic planning, employee relations, recruitment, selection, training and leadership development, HR operations, employee relations, performance management and human resource planning for an organization with 100,000+ employees.

Before joining The Limited Brands, Curt was the Global Director of Human Resources for Nike, Inc. He joined Nike as the Global Director of Human Resources for the vertical retail division of Nike and was responsible for leading the global expansion of Nike Retail from 500 to 5,000 employees in 14 countries. In partnership with the VP of Retail, Curt created headquarter and regional teams in the United States, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Canada and Australia. The business grew from $50 million to $1.7 billion. 

Curt is on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Children’s Cancer Association and is the former Board Chairman for the Portland chapter of Inroads. The mission of Inroads is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.

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