Karen Greig Appointed as Director of Human Resources of Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, MO - Kansas City is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Greig as the new Director of Human Resources.

An executive with two decades of experience in national and global organizations, Greig brings a wealth of industry knowledge and best practices to serve and support the City's 4,800 employees.

"From recruitment to retirement, every employee's tenure has an intersection with HR," said City Manager Mario Vasquez. "I want to bring the best employees to serve Kansas City, and to help every employee bring their best. Karen brings the experience and mindset we need to build out that vision, and I look forward to working together."

Greig's experience spans engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, science, agriculture, and other sectors. She most recently served as Vice President, Global Human Resources at Continental Disc Corporation in Kansas City, a company with operations in the U.S., Europe, India, China, and across Eastern Asia Pacific.

"It is a privilege to have the opportunity to serve the City of Kansas City and the people who make it work every day," said Karen Greig. "I've spent my career helping organizations navigate change, develop strong leaders, and create workplaces where people can succeed. I'm excited to work alongside the City's dedicated employees to make a positive and lasting impact on the organization and our community."

A lifelong Kansas Citian, Greig holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management and an MBA with an emphasis in Organizational Design & Development. She is certified as a SHRM-SCP and has additional credentials in people analytics, coaching and leadership development. She serves on the Advisory Board for the University of Oklahoma's Women in Leadership Certificate Program.