Fulkrum, the leading provider of inspection, expediting, auditing, and technical staffing services, has announced the key appointment of Paulina Panus as Head of Human Resources. The global firm is celebrating a successful 2023 and has set ambitious plans for growth and innovation across its global operations for the forthcoming year.  

Joining Fulkrum in the newly formed role, Paulina brings a wealth of experience to the Human Resources Department that solidifies Fulkrum's people-centric approach to its continued growth. Paulina holds an MBA and Master’s Degree in Psychology. Her appointment will support the company’s commitment to fostering a workplace culture that values and invests in its greatest asset – its people. 

Fulkrum’s 2024 roadmap is structured around four key pillars: investing in people, operational excellence, geographical expansion, and supporting clients with complimentary services that will add value, quality, and sustainability to their projects. The company’s team expanded with a 50% increase in staff numbers last year and surpassed operational targets including global growth with new offices in Italy and Qatar.

Brock Falkenhagen, Vice President of Fulkrum, commented:  
"We are proud of the incredible strides made in 2023, and we are positioned for an even more remarkable year ahead. We are delighted Paulina has joined our exceptional team and her knowledge, passion, and agile approach, coupled with a proven track record in designing and implementing people strategies, will cement the continued investment in our people. Our commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and global expansion remains a firm focus for the business and Paulina’s experience will be a fantastic addition to our team and will help us achieve our goals in 2024 and beyond."

Fulkrum's unwavering dedication to embracing advancements in technology, exploring opportunities for global expansion, and achieving sustainability goals remains a focal point in 2024. The company's Integrated Management System certification and commitment to local procurement, virtual meetings, green transportation, and energy efficiency highlight its responsibility for environmental sustainability.

Commenting on her appointment, Paulina said: 
“I’m thrilled to be joining Fulkrum and becoming part of the continued growth and unwavering dedication the company has to their people and clients. My passion lies in cultivating high-performance teams and Fulkrum’s ‘people-first’ initiative will allow me to utilise my vast experience in developing people and supporting operational excellence.” 

As Fulkrum embarks on 2024, notable projects, including ventures in Iraq, a significant US Hydrogen Project, and a Chemical Project in the Far East, set the pace for an exciting year ahead. With multiple major CAPEX projects in the bidding phase, Fulkrum is positioned to set new industry benchmarks.

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