Lori Carlo

Lori Carlo, as SVP and HR Business Partner at UM Worldwide, brings a dynamic and strategic approach to human resources within a leading global media agency. In her current role, Lori serves as the US HR Lead, partnering closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to shape and execute HR strategies that support UM’s rapid growth and evolving organizational needs. Her expertise spans talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement, ensuring that the agency attracts, retains, and develops top talent in a highly competitive industry. Lori’s focus on fostering a positive workplace culture aligns with UM’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and she actively leads initiatives such as diversity training and employee engagement programs to cultivate an inclusive environment.

Throughout her tenure, Lori has managed full-cycle HR functions, including staffing, onboarding, performance management, and leadership coaching, all tailored to the fast-paced, entrepreneurial atmosphere of a media agency. Her consultative skills enable her to advise senior leaders on sensitive employee relations issues, organizational change, and talent development strategies. Lori’s high energy and seasoned presentation skills make her an effective communicator and trainer, capable of delivering impactful corporate policies and training sessions that resonate across all levels of the organization. Her expertise in HR strategy, combined with her ability to navigate complex employee relations and organizational change, positions her as a vital driver of UM’s continued success in the competitive media landscape.