Leadership Team Spotlight – USOSM Chief Human Resources Officer Annette Igl

Annette Igl has more than 25 years of executive-level human resources experience. She is exceptionally skilled at developing and implementing human resources initiatives that support the overall strategic goals of the business and helping leaders and employees to unlock their potential.

“We’re all here to make USOSM succeed, and it’s my job to make sure we have the best people on board to do that,” notes Annette. “My goal is to help our company and our people to be the best that they can be, and I do that in a lot of different ways. I’m a coach and a teacher by nature, so when I see a potential opportunity to coach or mentor someone, I get excited because it means I have the chance to help them to grow. Growth is beneficial for people as individuals and for the business as a whole, and I love being able to make a difference — for our people and for our company.”

Annette develops and implements effective strategies for employee recruitment, ensuring that the right people are in the right place. In addition, she is particularly skilled in leading transformation, driving organization effectiveness and ensuring employee engagement and retention.

“I’m working with individuals that are really moving the needle here. Helping them to see and truly embrace their growth and potential — helping them to move in the right direction to make a true difference — that gives me the greatest thrill,” adds Annette.

Prior to joining USOSM, Annette was the senior director of human resources for the Beauty Systems Group, a division of Sally Beauty Holdings. In this role, she managed the human resources integration of numerous acquisitions across the United States and Canada, as well as, directed activities for employee relations, talent development, succession planning and training. Prior to that, she was the senior director of learning and development for Sally Beauty Holdings. Annette began her career in human resources as Aerial Beauty Company’s director of human resources.

Annette was born and raised in Wisconsin. She earned her bachelor’s degree with a focus in human resource management from the University of Wisconsin.