Michael Bowes
Michael Bowes
Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer
Michael Bowes is Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, a position he assumed in April 2025. Mr. Bowes oversees all areas of Global Human Resources, including talent management, career development and organizational design, and, with a people-focused mindset, will drive the organization forward by focusing on continuous culture building.
Since joining the company in 2015, Mr. Bowes has led Global Talent Acquisition and end-to-end Talent Management, guiding the recruitment, retention, and development its expansive workforce. He and his team have successfully implemented a new internal talent marketplace, employee listening surveys, and leadership development programs. His commitment to supporting individual growth and fostering an inclusive culture is evident through his work with various programs and mentorship initiatives.
During his time with the company, Mr. Bowes has personally demonstrated this commitment through sponsoring programs including From Every Chair and Leading with High Touch, being active in the Reverse Mentor program, and promoting opportunities and development for many team members within HR. His leadership has strengthened ELC’s commitment to fostering an agile, collaborative, and connected workplace.
Before joining ELC, Mr. Bowes was a Managing Director of Executive Search at Karen Harvey Consulting. He also held significant roles in Talent Management and as an HR Business Partner at Coach, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Mr. Bowes holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University at Albany, SUNY.