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Kari Meece

Commander · DISC type D
Head of HR, Elantas North America at ELANTAS North America, Inc.
📍 Imperial, Missouri, United States

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.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Head of HR, Elantas North America
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Imperial, Missouri, United States
Personality Overview

How Kari shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Kari cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

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Education
2001 - 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The New School
1998 - 2001
BS
Missouri State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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