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Alector Announces Promotion of Clare Hunt to Chief People Officer
Promotion demonstrates Alector’s commitment to building a world-class culture that questions convention, embraces feedback and promotes development for all
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[{"type":"text","content":"Promotion demonstrates Alector’s commitment to building a world-class culture that questions convention, embraces feedback and promotes development for all employees Company recently earned the Great Place to Work® certification for the third consecutive year and was named on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Biopharma” list for the second consecutive year SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alector, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALEC), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering immuno-neurology and innate immuno-oncology, today announced the promotion of Clare Hunt to Chief People Officer. In this newly created role, Ms. Hunt, who has led the People function since joining the company in 2017, will continue to progress the company’s people strategy and operations as a member of the C-suite, driving culture initiatives and ensuring that both the organization and its employees continue to evolve, develop, and thrive through the company’s next phase of growth. Alector has grown 44% over the last year, with plans to expand further, and Ms. Hunt’s promotion reflects the company’s commitment to recruiting top talent, advancing Alector’s position as an employer of choice and leading the People team to ensure a great employee experience for all. “At Alector, our people are central to achieving our vision, and Clare’s empathy and leadership in building a culture that embraces Alector’s values has been critical to the company’s progress,\" said Arnon Rosenthal, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer of Alector. “As a vital member of the executive committee, she has proven capabilities in aligning our people strategy with our corporate strategy, supporting our overall organizational goals beyond the traditional scope of people operations. We have benefited greatly from her contributions, and Clare’s promotion reflects our confidence in her stewardship and abilities as well as our dedication to fostering world-class talent.” Underscoring the company’s commitment to culture and Ms. Hunt’s success as a People leader, Alector recently earned the Great Place to Work® certification for the third consecutive year. The company was also named in Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Biopharma” list for the second consecutive year. The 2022 list recognizes the best biopharma company cultures in the country, featuring workplaces that p...