Veteran strategic human resources leader Earl Dudley Jr. will become Chief Human Resources Officer at Mutual of Omaha effective July 13, according to Chairman and CEO James Blackledge.

Dudley most recently served as Executive Human Resources Business Partner with Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. With more than two decades of strategic human resources leadership across multiple industries, Dudley has a strong track record leading organizational transformation, strengthening employee engagement and fostering high-performing cultures, Blackledge said.

“Earl brings proven insurance industry experience leveraging HR strategy and leading transformation to support business outcomes. Our workforce is at the core of our mission of helping more people more completely meet their financial needs, and Earl will play a vital role as we position our workforce for the future,” Blackledge said. “I’m confident that Earl will be a strong cultural fit at Mutual of Omaha and we look forward to his many contributions as a member of our executive leadership team.”

Dudley earned his bachelor’s degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill., and received an MBA from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.

The Mutual of Omaha Companies offer a variety of insurance and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Omaha, Neb., the highly rated Fortune 500 organization takes a long-term view with a focus on strength, stability and steady growth to help customers protect what they care about and achieve their financial goals. For more information, visit www.mutualofomaha.com.

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