Kari Meece

Commander
DISC Type : D

Head of HR, Elantas North America at ELANTAS North America, Inc.

Imperial, Missouri, United States

Overview

Kari Meece is the Head of HR for Elantas North America, leading people and culture strategy. An MBA graduate from The New School, she specializes in global talent management, HR systems, and ESG. Colleagues describe her as a dedicated, detail-oriented, and hard-working leader.

Outside of her professional life, Kari has a strong appreciation for creative storytelling and iconic brands, with a particular interest in The Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Her professional focus extends to the modern and strategic area of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

Decisive

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are not always relationship oriented. They like to move fast and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Talent Acquisition
Her career history and recent social media activity show a consistent focus on recruiting specialized talent, particularly for technical and leadership roles in the St. Louis area.
HR Systems & Compliance
Her headline and experience highlight a deep expertise in designing, implementing, and managing HR systems and ensuring regulatory compliance.
ESG Initiatives
She prominently features "ESG" in her professional headline, signaling that Environmental, Social, and Governance is a key strategic priority for her.

Media Appearances

Kari has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Head of HR, Elantas North America at ELANTAS North America, Inc.
8-2021 - 2-2025
Director, Global Talent Management and US HR Compliance at Electrical Components International
10-2020 - 8-2021
Talent Acquisition & Strategies Manager | Community Hospitals at BJC HealthCare
6-2017 - 6-2020
Head of Talent | HR Manager | Affirmative Action Officer at The Doe Run Company
11-2014 - 6-2017
Talent Acquisition Manager | Onboarding & Cultural Integration | Diversity & Inclusion at Spire, Formerly The Laclede Group

Education

2001 - 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The New School
1998 - 2001
BS from Missouri State University

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Insights For Selling To Kari

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kari is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kari

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kari move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Kari take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Kari

Personality Compatibility


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