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Dara Engle, CHRO of ORIX, Describes Global HR Governance

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May 1, 2025
Dara Engle, CHRO of ORIX USA, shares her wealth of knowledge on the strategic role of HR in multinational settings. She discusses the importance of establishing foundational HR practices and overcoming cultural challenges in communication. Dara highlights her journey from a business major to a top HR leader, emphasizing the need for resilience in changing environments. She also touches on the evolving responsibilities of HR leadership and offers insights on fostering a robust company culture and coaching senior executives for enhanced organizational success.
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ANECDOTE

Joining Oryx and Embracing Challenges

  • Dara joined Oryx through Workday connections after a 13-year tenure building HR teams at Howard Hughes Corporation.
  • She embraced the challenge of leading HR in a complex, multinational organization.
ADVICE

Build HR Foundations First

  • Establish fundamental HR practices like employee surveys before pursuing advanced initiatives.
  • Build foundations first to enable progress towards strategic HR goals.
ADVICE

Simplify HR Communication to Leaders

  • Simplify HR strategy communication to resonate with executives' thinking.
  • Use a business lens and avoid HR jargon to better align with leadership.
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