The Christopher Group Recruits CHRO for Belt Power
June 4, 2025 – The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Jessica Johnston as the new chief human resources officer of Belt Power in Marietta, GA. Pam Noble led the assignment along with Morgan Booker. “Jessica is a powerhouse HR leader who brings the strategic mindset and operational discipline needed to support Belt Power’s ambitious growth,” said Ms. Noble. “Her ability to build scalable people practices while fostering a values-driven culture made her the perfect choice for this role. We’re proud to have partnered with Belt Power on such a critical hire. Her track record in aligning people and business goals makes her an exceptional fit for Belt Power’s next chapter of growth and transformation.”
Ms. Johnston brings with her more than two decades of distinguished HR leadership in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Jessica most recently served as vice president of human resources at GrafTech International, where she played a critical role in global HR strategy, executive compensation design, and ESG initiatives. Throughout her career—including key leadership roles at Gabriel Performance Products, Precision Castparts Corporation, and Avery Dennison— Ms. Johnston has led enterprise-wide organizational development, managed complex M&A integrations, and championed high-impact talent strategies across international teams.
“As an HR professional we understand the recruiting process in a different way than many others would,” said Ms. Johnston. “The Christopher Group understood this. Regular communication keeps candidates engaged and I’m grateful for the effort the TCG put into this match. It’s a win-win-win.”
In her new role with Belt Power, Ms. Johnston will be responsible for building a culture of performance and results by implementing objective, data-driven methods to define and measure success. She will establish a comprehensive training and development framework by implementing standardized tools and strategic plans to support both immediate employee development and long-term organizational growth. Aligning the HR team for future expansion is also a key priority, requiring an assessment of the current structure and a shift from transactional tasks to strategic contributions that support scalability.
Her role will also involve partnering strategically on future acquisitions by developing an acquisition playbook that ensures seamless integration through standardized policies, onboarding processes, and procedures. Ms. Johnston will also focus on standardizing operating procedures across all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compliance, compensation, and benefits. This includes refining the organization’s benefits strategy to align with employee needs and business objectives while ensuring overall operational efficiency.
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Belt Power is the nation’s leading distributor, fabricator, and installer of custom and standard replacement conveyor belts and power transmission products. Serving high-demand industries like food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and distribution, the company offers 24/7 expert service and support to keep mission-critical systems running efficiently.
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Founded in 1998, The Christopher Group has expanded its offerings beyond traditional executive search to deliver agile HR business solutions, including executive search, interim HR leaders, fractional CHROs, and HR advisory & consulting. The firm serves large corporations, middle-market companies, private equity firms, family-owned enterprises, and closely-held businesses, providing comprehensive solutions to their human capital challenges.
The Christopher Group Seeking New HR Leader for P10
The Christopher Group (TCG) has been retained by P10, an alternative investment firm specializing in private equity, private credit, & venture capital, to lead in its search for a VP of human resources. Nat Schiffer and Kristen Perez are leading the assignment. “P10’s trust in choosing The Christopher Group to lead their VP of HR search underscores our deep expertise and proven track record in the financial services sector,” Mr. Schiffer said. “We’re honored to support their mission and remain committed to helping PE-sponsored organizations, hedge funds, asset managers, and traditional financial services companies address their most critical HR leadership needs. Our tailored approach and dedication to excellence ensure we deliver top-tier talent that drives business success.”
TCG boasts a team of seasoned HR executives with backgrounds from companies, including Pepsi, GE, Merrill Lynch, Novartis, Dell, Microsoft, and Citi Bank. The firm’s leadership team, who acquired the firm in April 2023, is comprised of managing partners Nate Schiffer, Ms. Noble, Ayla Maloney, and Tobin Anselmi.
Ms. Noble serves as president, executive recruiting solutions & DEIB practice leader. She joined The Christopher Group in 2020 as the consulting services division president, managing director, and chief human resources officer. She brings over 25 years of human resources leadership to the firm. Former CHRO and talent succession lead, Ms. Noble has built HR departments as a strategic business partner, strengthened corporate-wide employee engagement, led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and become an advisor with a reputation of high personal integrity.
Ms. Booker, recruiting director, has over 18 years of talent acquisition, employee relations, and human resource business partner experience. She joined The Christopher Group in 2022 as a recruiting manager and has since been promoted to recruiting director. Her focus is partnering with executive human resources candidates across the United States to fill HR executive roles.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
