Country Lane Gazebos has announced the appointment of Tim Hains as its new Chief People Officer. This pivotal role signifies a new chapter in Hains’ extensive career, which spans over two decades of leadership in human resources across various industries. With a proven track record of fostering organizational growth through strategic HR initiatives, Hains is set to steer Country Lane Gazebos towards achieving its people management and organizational development goals.
Before joining Country Lane Gazebos, Tim Hains offered his expertise to Drug Plastics as the Head of HR, where he led all facets of human resources, including talent acquisition, HR operations, and safety. His role was instrumental in driving the HR strategic direction and enhancing employee relations and development within the company from December 2020 to August 2023.
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Prior to that, Hains served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at USA Technologies Inc., a NASDAQ-listed SAAS company specializing in payment and vending solutions. During his tenure, he was a key member of the executive team, overseeing all aspects of HR, from talent management to executive compensation, for a period of 8 months starting in January 2020.
Hains’ career is distinguished by a lengthy tenure at Quaker Houghton, where he assumed several roles, culminating as the Sr. Global Director of HR. His leadership over nearly two decades at Quaker Houghton involved directing global HR operations, total rewards, and serving as a strategic HR partner to key executives, significantly contributing to the company’s growth and global HR initiatives.
Additionally, Hains has been actively involved in supporting community services as a board member of Hope Served, and as a self-employed HR consultant, he has been providing expertise in HR, talent management, and organizational design since September 2023.
