Melissa Marousek, a seasoned executive with more than two decades of experience in human resources, has been named senior vice president and chief people officer at Serco‘s U.S. business arm.
Serco Inc. said Monday Marousek will spearhead its HR strategy with a focus on recruiting, developing and retaining top-tier professionals. She is also tasked with overseeing talent management, organizational development and cultural transformation initiatives.
The HR professional will be part of the executive management team and report directly to Tom Watson, CEO of Serco Inc. and a 2024 Wash100 Award recipient.
Watson described Marousek’s experience in leading HR functions across large, diverse, complex organizations as invaluable. He added, “Melissa’s deep understanding of the government contract industry, proven track record of strategic leadership in human resources, and passion for building high-performing teams makes her a great addition to the Serco leadership team.”
Before joining Serco, Marousek was chief human resources officer at J&J Worldwide Services. She also spent almost eight years at Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), serving various HR-related positions.
She also had stints at Sierra Nevada Corp., QBE North America and the Department of Military Affairs.
