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The Standard Promotes Kate O’Farrell to Assistant Vice President, Global Capability Center Talent and Culture

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Kate O’Farrell, Assistant Vice President, Global Capability Center Talent and Culture at The Standard

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Kate O’Farrell was promoted to assistant vice president, Global Capability Center Talent and Culture.

“She is equipped with the leadership, strategic insight and commitment to excellence needed to guide this important global initiative.”

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In this role, O’Farrell will guide scaling and optimization for The Standard’s Global Capability Center talent functions including workforce planning, talent acquisition and employee engagement. She will also serve as leader for the GCC Human Resources team as well as HR chief of staff.

O’Farrell began her career at The Standard in 2017 as an HR business partner. Most recently, she was a senior HR business partner supporting Information Technology, Individual Disability Insurance and Corporate Development.

“Kate brings more than 20 years of broad HR experience to this role,” said Susan Bruechner, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at The Standard. “She is equipped with the leadership, strategic insight and commitment to excellence needed to guide this important global initiative.”

Before joining The Standard, O’Farrell worked in HR roles at Oregon Health & Science University, Tacoma Housing Authority and Portland Public Schools.

O’Farrell earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing as well as a master’s in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University.

About The Standard

Established in 1906, The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. We are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Melissa Wilmot
melissa.wilmot@standard.com
971.403.6984

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971.403.6984

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