Kawel LauBach is a recognized authority in Human Resources and Organizational Development, celebrated for shaping high-performance cultures that drive business growth and market differentiation. With over three decades of leadership experience spanning aviation, biotechnology, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics including Fortune 500 giants such as Southwest Airlines, Caesars Entertainment, and UPS; Kawel brings a rare blend of operational expertise and human capital strategy to the executive table.

A recipient of Global CHRO of the Year (HRO Today), Kawel has consistently demonstrated how aligning employee experience with customer outcomes creates measurable business impact. His leadership has earned organizations prestigious accolades, including America’s Best Employers (Forbes) and industry-first workplace excellence recognitions. Known for his ability to translate culture into competitive advantage, Kawel designs strategies that are future-focused, data-driven, and deeply human-centric.

As a thought leader, Kawel champions innovative approaches to workforce planning, talent development, and organizational design, leveraging analytics and behavioral science to anticipate market shifts and elevate enterprise performance. His career spans transformative leadership roles, including his current position as Chief Strategy & Operations Officer at WorldatWork, where he is helping shape the future of work through global strategy and operational innovation. Previously, as CHRO for leading global brands, he pioneered frameworks that directly connected employee engagement to customer satisfaction and organizational profitability.

Kawel’s insights extend beyond the boardroom. He actively contributes to advancing HR leadership through speaking engagements, advisory roles, and nonprofit board service focused on leadership and early learning initiatives. Holding degrees in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Organizational Development, Kawel continues to influence the future of work by advocating for agile, inclusive, and purpose-driven organizations.