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Parsons Announces New Chief Human Resources Officer
CHANTILLY, Va., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced a planned transition in its human resources function leadership, promoting Soo Lagasse to chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective April 1, 2026. Lagasse, who currently serves as senior vice president of global talent acquisition and mobility at Parsons, succeeds Susan Balaguer, who notified Parsons’ CEO and board of directors of her intent to retire this spring. Balaguer will remain with P
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