Atlas Holdings announced the appointment of Lynn Utter to the newly-created role of chief talent officer. Utter, a national voice in the areas of strategic insight and operational excellence, brings over three decades of senior management experience to her new position. She currently serves as an independent director for two Fortune 500 companies, WESCO International, and Philadelphia-based Lincoln Financial Corporation.

Founded in 2002, Atlas Holdings is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and improving underperforming industrial businesses.  It recently closed its third private equity investment fund, Atlas Capital Resources III LP.  Its 17 portfolio companies employ over 21,000 associates and operate more than 200 locations around the globe.

“Securing an executive of Lynn’s caliber further differentiates our organization, bringing a uniquely-skilled and experienced resource to our effort to win the War for Talent,” said Atlas Co-Founder Andrew M. Bursky.  “She will help us continue to be an organization with a great culture, one that does consistently superior work while making a positive impact on the many constituencies we serve.  Lynn has decades of experience building and leading exceptional teams and a passion for mentoring and developing talent at all levels of an organization. She’s the ideal fit for this mission-critical role.” Read more