Highly intelligent, savvy and motivated, Lorrie Deyelle Mailhot has been transforming the way human resource groups develop, build and measure business value for over 35 years. Lorrie is the Vice President People & Culture at Spencer Technologies, previously was the CHRO at Medicago, prior to that CHRO at CareCentrix, and a Vice President of Human Resources at PAREXEL International, a leading global biopharmaceutical service provider in 51 countries.
Lorrie is the strategic leader responsible for the identification, development and implementation of global human resources strategies. Her amazing ability to quickly, and succinctly, analyze problems and develop time-tested and proven solutions is matched only by her impressive track record of implementation, with key metrics and measurements, organization wide. Moreover, Lorrie’s impressive capacity to deliver rock solid results is illustrated by her successful scorecard and measurement programs geared towards monitoring progress and exceeding goals
In addition to her strategic, implementation and metrics expertise, Lorrie is a dynamic individual to work with. She continuously provides guidance to the Executive teams, defining and transitioning internal client groups towards process improvement, increased outcome orientation, customer service and cost effectiveness. Furthermore, Lorrie led the transformation of PAREXEL consulting, the life sciences consulting arm of PAREXEL, turning the practice group around for greater efficiency, improved productivity and higher retention rates. Lorrie has also created Pay for Performance programs throughout her career.
Lorrie is certified nationally as SPHR and globally as GPHR through HCRI and SCP through the Society for HR and CCP for World at Work. A Magna Cum laude graduate, she holds a BS in International Business from Franklin Pierce, NH.
In addition to her duties, Lorrie spent 20 years as a Professor at Northeastern University where she teaches a variety of undergraduate classes and Adjunct Professor for Middlesex Community College where she teaches the SHRM certification prep class.
Lorrie is the previous owner of Blue Bear Inn in Francestown, NH where she completely renovated a 200 year old inn/restaurant, operating it successfully for 3 years where she created a family friendly place and held Sewing and Quilting retreats, weddings and other fun events.
Lorrie has been a sewing enthusiast and designer since a very early age. She is the founder of Billerica Twirls, a non-profit charity that raises money for 18 inch dolls and has a team of ladies that sew clothing for the dolls. She continues to teach and share her craft amongst different sewing and quilting communities.
Lorrie has four wonderful children a daughter-in law and two beautiful granddaughters..