Goddard Systems appoints Deborah Thomas as Chief HR Officer to lead talent strategy
Goddard Systems (GSL), the manager of The Goddard School franchise network, which provides early childhood education across the United States, has appointed Deborah Thomas as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately.
In her new role, Thomas will oversee human resources strategy, including talent management, employee engagement, and leadership development, supporting GSL’s mission to attract and retain top talent.
Thomas brings over 30 years of HR leadership experience across technology, manufacturing, telecommunications, e-commerce, and financial services sectors. Most recently, she served as Chief People Officer at Somos, where she focused on fostering a strong company culture and employee engagement.
Dennis R. Maple, chairman and CEO of GSL, highlighted Thomas’s qualifications, stating:
“At the center of every outstanding organization are its culture and its people, and creating great culture and attracting great people are only possible with a team of fantastic leaders. To that end, I am thrilled to welcome Deborah, a dynamic and forward-thinking leader with a track record of success over more than 30 years, to the Goddard family.
“Deborah’s proven ability to develop strategic initiatives to inspire talent and foster high-performance makes her the perfect fit to lead our HR function as Goddard continues to grow.”
Thomas expressed her excitement for the role, saying:
“I am honored to join Goddard Systems and am enthusiastic about contributing to the organization’s mission of making the world a better place through early childhood education.
“I’m excited to work alongside such a talented team and to have the opportunity to help further cultivate a supportive and empowering environment for our Goddard Systems colleagues and Goddard School franchisees.”
