WOW Logistics recently hired Tom Kraabel as Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
Kraabel brings more than 25 years of human resources leadership experience across multiple industries and regions. Prior to WOW Logistics, Kraabel served as Vice President of Human Resources – Asia Pacific & Japan at TD SYNNEX Corporation. He led the harmonization of HR practices across the region, guided major acquisitions and integrations, and implemented globally consistent compensation, benefits, and talent strategies. Prior to TD SYNNEX, Kraabel held senior HR leadership positions with Pall Corporation, Mastercard, Ingram Micro, Honeywell, and AlliedSignal, as well as founding his own consulting practice.
As Senior Vice President of Human Resources, he is responsible for leading strategic initiatives across talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational design, while aligning HR practices across the company to support growth and efficiency.
“The combination of a successful business and strong private equity partnership makes it easy to do what I do,” said Kraabel. “I’m truly grateful for this opportunity and my outstanding team.”
Short term, Kraabel aims to gain a thorough understanding of how WOW operates so that he can effectively lead the company’s HR function and align with WOW’s broader growth plans. He’s spending time with team members and visiting facilities across the company to get a full picture.
“When the company grows, that growth creates opportunities for everyone,” said Kraabel. “Our focus in HR is to make sure those opportunities reach our people by helping them develop their skills, advance their careers, and share in the company’s success. I work for WOW’s employees.”
Moving forward, he aims to leverage his expertise to sustain and enhance WOW’s strong culture while supporting the company’s continued growth. Through initiatives that enhance talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee engagement, he aims to ensure the HR function not only supports but accelerates WOW’s business goals.
“Tom’s depth of experience and leadership will be instrumental in advancing WOW Logistics’ growth, culture, and people strategies as we continue our transformation,” said Steve Gundlach, Chief Executive Officer. “His addition marks an important milestone in our journey forward.”
