Jerry Hurwitz

Chief Human Resources Officer

2022 - Current

Maternal Newborn Health Innovations (MNHI) is a mission-driven Public Benefit Corporation focused on enabling a gentle and safe way for obstetricians to assist the birth of newborns during circumstances of prolonged, complicated labour. MNHI is committed to operating in a responsible, ethical and sustainable manner to develop innovation that helps reduce avoidable death, pain and harm to mothers and newborns caused by childbirth-related complications.

Board of Directors

2018

Established in 1983 as a modest Soup Kitchen, Good Shepherd has grown to become the largest provider of homeless services in the region. Current programs include the Soup Kitchen which serves over 89,000 meals a year; Second Helpings food salvage and distribution program; Sgt. Eugene Ashley Center providing transitional and permanent supportive housing for Veterans and men with disabilities; a Day Shelter providing the homeless with access to showers, clothing, transportation, and on-site mental health and health services; and a Night Shelter with 118 beds for homeless men, women, and families with children. Good Shepherd recently opened SECU Lakeside Reserve, an affordable housing unit with 16 apartments for chronically homeless adults with disabilities, including seniors and Veterans. Plans are underway to continue construction on an additional 24 units.

Executive Fellow

2016 - 2023

The Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance is a member-driven nonprofit organization. Members have proven business can be a force for good. They consistently deliver bottom-line results and yet each one is also a great place to work. Their organizations are led by visionary leaders who cultivate trust and commitment with their employees, customers, communities and investors. The senior HR leader, partnering with their CEO, senior team, board and employees, is a key leader in creating higher ambition organizations. My work with the Center is to support the learning and sharing of best practice among member CHRO's and to support the development of next generation higher ambition HR leaders.

Private Investor

2017 - 2023

I focus on funding early stage companies primarily in North Carolina. Investments cover a range of opportunities but are concentrated in technology, biotechnology and medical device type companies. I have a portfolio of 5-8 investments. When helpful, I work with the CEO on implementing HR and organizational best practices.

EVP Human Resources & CHRO (retired Oct 2016)

2013 - 2016

VP Change Management

2010 - 2013

VP EVEREST (SAP) Initiative

2008 - 2010

VP HR at BD Medical

2005 - 2008

VP HR

2002 - 2005

Business Director BD Biosciences - Latin America

2003 - 2004

General Manager BD Accu-Glass

1997 - 1999

WW Director HR - BD Microbiology Systems

1994 - 1997

HR

1986 - 1992

Project Manager

1984 - 1986