{"id":22605,"date":"2026-01-05T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.encore-apac.com\/?post_type=newsroom&#038;p=22605"},"modified":"2026-03-11T03:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T03:57:41","slug":"encore-names-evan-swidler-chief-human-resources-officer","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.encore-apac.com\/zh-hans\/about\/newsroom\/encore-names-evan-swidler-chief-human-resources-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Encore Names Evan Swidler Chief Human Resources Officer\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"custom-block padding--bottom \" > <div class=\"breadcrumb-container\"><div class=\"container\"><nav class=\"breadcrumb\"><div class=\"breadcrumb__home\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encore-apac.com\/zh-hans\/\"><span class=\"breadcrumb__home__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M12.1919 7.02537C12.0673 6.99154 11.9325 6.99154 11.8079 7.02537C11.7896 7.03034 11.7359 7.04697 11.5943 7.14418C11.4414 7.24911 11.2514 7.40082 10.9417 7.64961L7.1004 10.7346C6.73765 11.026 6.70113 11.0657 6.68057 11.0936C6.64692 11.139 6.62568 11.1841 6.61376 11.226L6.61333 11.2279C6.61333 11.2279 6.61235 11.2327 6.6115 11.2386C6.60971 11.2509 6.60718 11.2733 6.60506 11.3128C6.60033 11.4008 6.6 11.517 6.6 11.7234V17H9.4V15.0628C9.4 13.6205 10.6465 12.5943 12 12.5943C13.3535 12.5943 14.6 13.6205 14.6 15.0628V17H17.4V11.7234C17.4 11.5175 17.3996 11.4012 17.3948 11.3135C17.3927 11.2742 17.3901 11.2517 17.3883 11.2393C17.3874 11.2333 17.3864 11.2283 17.3864 11.2283L17.3859 11.226C17.3734 11.1821 17.352 11.1373 17.3197 11.0936C17.2991 11.0658 17.2626 11.0261 16.8998 10.7346L13.0598 7.65062C12.7496 7.40152 12.5593 7.24956 12.4062 7.14448C12.2643 7.0471 12.2104 7.03038 12.1919 7.02537ZM19.4 17V11.7234C19.4 11.699 19.4 11.6744 19.4001 11.6498C19.4007 11.3339 19.4013 11.0009 19.3094 10.6784C19.2298 10.3987 19.0999 10.1372 18.9277 9.9043C18.7319 9.63963 18.4719 9.43143 18.2108 9.22229C18.1912 9.20663 18.1717 9.19097 18.1521 9.17528L14.2876 6.07159C14.0103 5.84887 13.7608 5.64843 13.5378 5.49541C13.297 5.33019 13.0335 5.18143 12.7159 5.09521C12.2482 4.96826 11.7517 4.96826 11.284 5.09521C10.9665 5.1814 10.7031 5.33011 10.4626 5.49518C10.2401 5.64788 9.99113 5.84782 9.71468 6.06987L5.84804 9.17528C5.8286 9.19089 5.80915 9.20647 5.78971 9.22204C5.52834 9.43135 5.26837 9.63955 5.07256 9.9043C4.90155 10.1355 4.7704 10.3967 4.69019 10.6784C4.59861 11.0001 4.59927 11.3329 4.5999 11.6467C4.59995 11.6724 4.6 11.698 4.6 11.7234V17H4C3.44772 17 3 17.4477 3 18C3 18.5523 3.44772 19 4 19H20C20.5523 19 21 18.5523 21 18C21 17.4477 20.5523 17 20 17H19.4ZM12.6 17V15.0628C12.6 14.883 12.4138 14.5943 12 14.5943C11.5862 14.5943 11.4 14.883 11.4 15.0628V17H12.6Z\" fill=\"#1F1646\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><span class=\"breadcrumb__home__name\">\u9996\u9875 <\/span><\/a><span class=\"delimiter\">\/<\/span><\/div><div class=\"breadcrumb__parents\"> <button class=\"text breadcrumb__parents__menu\">&#8230; &nbsp;\/<\/button><\/div><div class=\"breadcrumb__dropdown shadow\"><\/div><div class=\"breadcrumb__current\"><span>Encore Names Evan Swidler Chief Human Resources Officer\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/nav><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"custom-block padding--bottom news-subhead\" > <div class=\"single-resource-hero\" id=\"block_99eccf4921233ef31ea928a0b6a712a9\" data-theme=\"midnight-elegance\"><div class=\"wrap-shapes\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"shapes\"><svg width=\"133\" height=\"91\" viewBox=\"0 0 133 91\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9.87022 19.5547L19 28.5581L9.87022 37.5615L0.740437 28.5581L9.87022 19.5547Z\" fill=\"var(--color2)\"\/><path d=\"M47.9562 0.000174339L71 22.7251L47.9562 45.45L24.9124 22.7251L47.9562 0.000174339Z\" fill=\"var(--color2)\"\/><path d=\"M38.9138 55.1376L53 69.0288L38.9139 82.92L24.8277 69.0288L38.9138 55.1376Z\" fill=\"var(--color3)\"\/><path d=\"M96.7761 19.3633L133 55.0859L96.776 90.8086L60.5521 55.0859L96.7761 19.3633Z\" fill=\"var(--color1)\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container container--sm\"><div class=\"row align-center justify-between mobile-reverse\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"resource-hero__content\"> <h1 class=\"title headline\" data-pinnable>Encore Names Evan Swidler Chief Human Resources Officer\u00a0<\/h1>  <div class=\"text\" data-pinnable><p>Encore, a global leader in event production and technology, announced that Evan Swidler has been named Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective January 5, 2026.  <\/p>\n<\/div>   <\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-12\"> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"custom-block padding--bottom \" > <div class=\"text-block\"><div class=\"container container--fluid\"><div class=\"\">  <div class=\"text\" data-pinnable><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encoreglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/swidler_evan-headshot-option-2-450x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/>Swidler, a seasonedu202fleader with expertise in cultural transformation, talent development and operational discipline, brings capabilities to support the Encore belief that its talent is the heart of the company. His experience spans large public and privately-owned companies in healthcare and technology.<\/p>\n<p>u201cOur success in creating extraordinary event experiences is a credit to our team members, and Evanu2019s vision for building a high-performing, hospitality-minded culture will strengthen the way we serve customers to deliver world-class events across the globe, said Ben Erwin, President and CEO at Encore. u201cHis appointment reflects our commitment to a culture where team members will power our next chapter of growth.u201d<\/p>\n<p>Most recently, Swidler served as Chief People Officer for Circana, a global analytics and technology company, where he led all HR functions. Under his leadership, he oversaw the integration of multiple acquisitions, led a series of transformational HR programs to enhance the employee experience, increase global career growth, and foster company culture alongside the introduction of the Circana brand.<\/p>\n<p>Swidler previously served as CHRO at ATI Physical Therapy, Senior Vice President of HR at The Nielsen Company, and spent the first decade of his career at Accenture in their Management Consulting practice. He earned both his bacheloru2019s degree in industrial psychology and masteru2019s degree in HR &amp; Employee Relations from the University of Illinois.<\/p>\n<p>u201cIu2019m thrilled to join Encore and build upon its terrific foundation. Encore has much to celebrate in being one of Fortuneu2019s 100 Best Companies to Work For<sup>u00ae<\/sup>, but itu2019s clear the culture is to innovate further in creating programs to attract, develop and retain the industryu2019s best workforce,u201d said Evan Swidler, Chief Human Resources Officer at Encore. u201cI look forward to learning more about Encore, listening to feedback, and partnering with our leaders to create even more opportunities for our team members.u201d<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nAbout Encore <\/strong><br \/>\nEncore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting moreu202fthan 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide.u202fEncore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For<sup>u00ae<\/sup> and has been a certified Great Place To Worku2122 for four years running,u202freflecting the company&#8217;s investment in its people as the foundation of customer success.u202fHeadquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific. 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