Tomasello brings a distinguished track record of human capital management that spans more than 20 years.
Bridgewater, N.J., U.S., May 28, 2024 – Messer, the largest privately held industrial gases company in the world, today announced that John Tomasello has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Messer Americas. John is responsible for evolving all aspects of the company’s human resources strategy and operations including talent management, recruitment, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits.
“As we scale and develop the Messer Americas team for future growth, we look to welcome leaders who share our values and drive to be a reliable partner that empowers success and innovation. John is a thoughtful leader who will serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to the leadership team as we continue to champion our People Excellence strategy and evolve our company culture,” said Elena Skvortsova, Messer Americas President and CEO. “His experience retaining, recruiting talent and developing high-performing teams will be instrumental to our long-term success.”
Tomasello has led teams across Europe, Asia and the Americas, and possesses more than 20 years of HR experience leading human resources teams, defining talent and culture strategy, advancing organizational design, and enhancing total rewards programs and overall HR operations. He has held senior human resources roles at Leo Pharma, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and Baxter International. Most recently he served as the senior vice president and CHRO of Stemline Therapeutics.
“I am inspired by connecting with people and finding ways to create an environment where they can achieve their potential. I fundamentally believe there is an unlimited potential for a business when a culture fosters a positive environment where people are empowered, work together, embrace diversity, engage emotionally, and strive toward a common mission,” John Tomasello said. “At Messer, I know we have a passionate and engaged team with a strong focus on customer partnerships and collaboration. I look forward to being part of Messer Americas and creating value together.”
Tomasello earned a M.S. in human resources and a B.S. in business from Rutgers University. He also completed a Modern CHRO Role Program from the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University in 2022.
John Tomasello, Executive Vice President and CHRO for Messer Americas
About Messer
Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. Messer offers more than 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronics gases. The company delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in the company’s daily operations.
Messer Americas is part of the Messer SE & Co. KGaA, representing an approximately $4.7 billion USD enterprise with presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit: www.messeramericas.com
