Byrne joins CDK Global as chief human resources officer

Hoffman Estates-based CDK Global announced Amy Byrne recently joined the company as executive vice president and chief human resources officer.

Byrne brings nearly 25 years of experience leading large global HR teams across talent, compensation and benefits, diversity, labor relations, and organizational engagement. Most recently, she was with Avon Products, where she led the human resources organization for the Latin America and Global Brand Marketing businesses, supporting a region of $4.5 billion in revenues and over 17,000 employees across 12 countries. Prior to Avon, Byrne held increasing HR roles across U.S. Foodservice, The Boeing Company, William M. Mercer and Hay Management Consultants. She started her career as a pension analyst for Hewitt.

Byrne holds a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

"Amy's wealth of experience in driving performance and culture is a great fit for CDK," stated Brian MacDonald, chief executive officer at CDK Global. "Our people are at the heart of serving our customers well, and we are excited to have Amy's leadership to help us in the ongoing evolution of our culture and our company."