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TPI is the largest U.S.-based independent manufacturer of composite wind blades for the high-growth wind energy market.   She joined TPI in February of 2016 as the Vice President of Global Human Resources, and was promoted to SVP Global Human Resources in 2017. Ms. Ilukowicz has strong experience in building human resource organizations, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, associate retention strategies, creative benefit design and performance accountability in global environments. Prior to joining TPI she was the Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness at TransUnion, Chief Human Resources Officer for Hypertherm, and held senior level roles at other financial services and manufacturing companies. Ms. Ilukowicz has a MBA from Wake Forest University and her bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Science from The Johns Hopkins University. 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