Crowley has announced the appointment of Jennifer Leonard as its new chief people officer, with the role set to take effect on January 1, 2026. Leonard will lead enterprise-wide people and culture initiatives at the maritime, logistics and energy solutions company, with a focus on sustaining high performance and strengthening organisational culture.
Leonard has served as vice president of Crowley’s Talent and Culture group since 2023, where she has played a key role in shaping and delivering the company’s human capital strategy. Her work has included developing talent and performance programmes, improving employee experience and engagement, and overseeing areas such as corporate citizenship and learning and development. These initiatives have been closely aligned with the company’s broader business objectives.
“Jen has been a central leader in our evolution as a performance-driven, people-centered culture and organization,” said Tom Crowley, Chairman and CEO. “She’s built the programs and systems that help our teams thrive with accountability, and she’s done it with authenticity and a genuine commitment to our people. As we continue to grow, Jen is the right leader to be chief people officer to advance our culture of excellence and ensure every person sees the value they bring to business success.”
In her new position, Leonard will oversee Crowley’s People and Culture organisation, covering talent acquisition, human resources, compensation and benefits, and inclusive culture and community-focused initiatives. This includes workforce development across marine and professional career pathways. She succeeds Megan Davidson, who has been appointed chief operating officer, also effective January 1.
“I’m honored to step into this role and continue the momentum Megan has built,” Leonard said. “Crowley’s strength is our people – their expertise, their dedication and their drive. My commitment as chief people officer is to create an environment where everyone can do their best work, where we lift each other up, and where our culture underpins consistently the excellent performance we deliver for customers, partners and communities every day.”
Before joining Crowley, Leonard held senior leadership roles at Newfold Digital, Adecco Group and Acosta. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.
