Human resources executive receives 13th annual arts alumni achievement award
2010 Arts Alumni Achievement Recipient: Ingrid Hann
Ingrid Hann (BA ’76) is the 13th recipient of the Faculty of Arts Alumni Achievement Award. The award recognizes Arts alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their professional field and in community and public service.
Following her bachelor’s degree in human relations and counselling, Ingrid built an impressive career in the human resources field, gaining extensive experience in all facets of Human Resources (HR) including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits administration, corporate governance, and labour relations. After 12 years working in the mining industry, she turned her focus to other areas including aviation, energy, food and facilities management, and manufacturing.
In 2006, Ingrid joined De Beers Canada as the vice president of human resources, where she plays a key role in establishing sustainable HR practices for the company. As an accomplished senior executive, she is frequently invited to speak at conferences and leads initiatives to diversify the workforce in the mining industry. She is also a strong advocate for recruiting and retaining women in non-traditional roles.
In 2009, Ingrid was awarded her Senior Human Resources Professional designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario. Ingrid continually gives back to her community, with extraordinary diligence, discipline, and energy. Over the past two years, she was actively involved in fundraising efforts for breast cancer research with her “Women in Mining” colleagues. Since 2008, she has been a board director with Oakville Hydro, and until recently was chair of the HR committee. She has also served as a member of the Board of Governors at Sheridan College in Oakville.
Ingrid attributes her career success to having achieved her degree through the University of Waterloo, which, in her mind, has formed the cornerstone in bringing her to where she is today. Ingrid says that she is
extremely proud to have attended the University of Waterloo
and with the presentation of the prestigious Alumni Achievement Award, she considers this the ultimate form of recognition.
Ingrid lives in Aurora, Ontario, with her husband Ivan, and their “two precious cats.” As well, she continues her 20-year photography hobby, intrigued by the endless creative and imaginative possibilities which photography presents, whether it be nature, landscape, or people.