Ed Welsh
Chief People Officer
What I do at OVME
Chief People Officer
Why OVME
Here at OVME, our Team Members are truly grounded in our company's values, and we rely on these values to guide us through every single decision that we make. OVME leads with people and we take pride in our ability to have a positive, lasting impact on the lives of our Team Members and Clients alike. As part of our mission, we focus on bringing out the best in others, and we do this by continuously encouraging and supporting one another in all that we do!
Who am I?
Ed has spent more than 20 years in Human Resources, focusing on multi-unit consumer businesses from large public brands (Gap, Macy’s, Ann Taylor) to start-up / founder led brands (C. Wonder, Edible Arrangements) and private equity businesses (Burch Creative Capital, Atticus Franchise Group) with direct operating responsibility. He is known for partnering with founders, CEOs, and Brand Presidents to build strong company culture from “hire-to-retire.” Ed studied Psychology at Fordham University, is SHRM-CP Certified, and is a Board Member of SHRM-Atlanta.
Advice for prospective candidates
Be your authentic self, have fun and don't take yourself too seriously.