Lane, who previously served as COO/Master Trainer at Dale Carnegie since 2016, will strengthen Clayco’s leadership team by bolstering talent management strategies and training initiatives, as well as fostering Clayco’s continued culture of excellence. She has worked in the training and development field since 2008 and has maintained a commitment in line with Clayco’s to champion inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.
"We are absolutely delighted to have Katie join our team as Chief Talent Officer," said Bob Clark, Founder and Executive Chairman of Clayco. "Katie brings a wealth of experience to our team and will play a pivotal role in shaping our company’s future. Her inspiring background in talent management across multiple industries and passion for growing top-tier workforces make her a tremendous addition to our leadership team."
Clark has been acting as interim CTO at Clayco prior to Lane’s arrival. She will work closely with him during the transition period to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities. Lane will report to Clayco COO Steve Sieckhaus.
“I’m eager to step into this new role with Clayco and grow its high-performance culture and ambitious people with their many bright minds and adventurous spirits,” Lane said. “This opportunity will be a great challenge, and I’m looking forward to supporting such tremendous vision, growth, and success. Bob has done an amazing job fostering talent and promoting a positive workplace culture, and I’m honored to build upon his foundation.”
