Danfoss Names Diversity and Inclusion Director

Danfoss Power Solutions recently named someone to the newly created post of global director of talent and diversity & inclusion, the company announced in a Sept. 6 press release.

Danfoss, headquartered in Nordberg, Denmark, appointed Robin Carter-Cooper to the role. She will be based in the U.S., in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and report to Christina Fuchs, vice president of human resources, the press release said.

Danfoss, a supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, said in the press release that Carter-Cooper “will guide talent management and D&I initiatives. She brings more than 10 years of leadership experience to the role, focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in high-performing work cultures.”

“I’ll be drawing on my experience cultivating welcoming, diverse, and inclusive cultures to lead the Danfoss Power Solutions team in implementing DEI and organizational transformation best practices,” Carter-Cooper said in the press release. “We strongly believe that intentional DEI programs ultimately lead to organizational and personal growth and success. I look forward to leading this effort at Danfoss Power Solutions.”

Prior to joining Danfoss, Carter-Cooper served as chief DEI officer for Oakland County, Michigan. Prior to that, she was executive director of DEI and 504-compliance officer for Rochester Community Schools in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Carter-Cooper has also held health education leadership roles at Genesee Early College and the University of Michigan, both located in Flint, Michigan.

Carter-Cooper holds an education specialist degree in school administration educational leadership from Oakland (Michigan) University, a master’s in health services administration from Central Michigan University, and a bachelor’s in journalism from Georgia State University.

For more information, visit www.danfoss.com.

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