Project Equity, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to
advancing employee ownership, announces its co-founder,
Hilary Abell, will be taking on a
new role as the Chief of the Employee Ownership Division at the
U.S. Department of Labor.
OAKLAND,
Calif., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Project Equity, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to advancing
employee ownership, announces the departure of its esteemed
co-founder, Hilary Abell. After ten
years of groundbreaking work and significant contributions to the
field of employee ownership, Abell will be taking on a new role as
the Chief of the Employee Ownership Division at the U.S. Department
of Labor.
"Hilary's vision and dedication have been a
cornerstone of Project Equity's success. We are incredibly grateful
for her many contributions. I can't think of a better leader for
this position, and we are excited that she will continue to drive
impactful change," said Project Equity CEO Evan Edwards.
"Hilary's vision and dedication have been a cornerstone of
Project Equity's success. We are incredibly grateful for her many
contributions. It is exciting for the field of Employee Ownership
that Hilary's vision and talent will be applied to this new role. I
can't think of a better leader for this position, and we are
excited that she will continue to drive impactful change," said
Evan Edwards, Project Equity's
CEO.
Alison Lingane, who co-founded
Project Equity with Abell, said, "One of Hilary's super powers is
bridging across silos and bringing people together around a shared
vision. On behalf of our entire field of employee ownership, I am
thrilled that she is taking on this leadership role in the
first-ever federal division focused on employee ownership. I can't
wait to see what she will be able to do in this new position."
Throughout her tenure at Project Equity, Abell has been
instrumental in shaping the organization's strategy, culture and
programs. She launched the client services practice, directly
assisting companies in their transitions to employee ownership and
laying the foundation to ensure seamless transitions and successful
implementation of employee ownership models, benefiting dozens of
businesses and hundreds of employees.
Abell's impact extends beyond client services. She has been a
formidable force in public policy. She led the development of
Project Equity's policy initiatives, engaging with government
leaders at local, state and federal levels to advocate for and
advance employee ownership policies. Her leadership has
significantly influenced the policy landscape, fostering a more
supportive environment for employee-owned businesses.
Additionally, Abell developed and oversaw Project Equity's
impact measurement, ensuring that the organization's efforts are
effectively evaluated and continuously improved. Her commitment to
data-driven strategies has been crucial in demonstrating the
tangible benefits of employee ownership and in supporting the
organization's growth.
Abell's transition marks the beginning of an exciting new
chapter as she steps into her role leading the Employee Ownership
Initiative at the Department of Labor, an initiative established
through the WORK Act. In this capacity, she will continue to
champion employee ownership on a national scale, leveraging her
extensive experience and passion for economic justice.
Regarding her transition, Abell shared, "I am so proud of what
we have accomplished at Project Equity and how the field of
employee ownership has grown. The new Employee Ownership Initiative
at the Department of Labor provides an unprecedented opportunity to
make business ownership, worker voice and economic mobility a
reality for many more workers across the country. I could not be
more excited to take on this challenge."
Project Equity
Project Equity is a national leader in the movement to harness
the power of employee ownership to maintain thriving local business
communities, honor selling owners' legacies, and address income and
wealth inequality. Project Equity works with partners around the
country to raise awareness about employee ownership as an exit
strategy for business owners, and provides hands-on consulting,
support and capital to companies that want to transition to
employee ownership.
Media Contact
Dallas Shelby, Project Equity, 1
3017932759,
dallas@project-equity.org, www.project-equity.org
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