Vidant Names New Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Management Officer | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    Greenville, N.C.     Vidant Health is pleased to announce that effective June 21, Charlene J. Wilson, Ed.D(c), MPA, CCP will assume the role of Chief Human Resources Officer and Mark F. Dunn, CPC, MSL will become Vidant's first Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Management Officer. These decisions were made following an extensive interview process with members of the Vidant Health Board of Directors and leaders from across the organization.

    "This is an exciting time for our organization as we continue to make important strides in our mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina," said Vidant CEO Dr. Michael Waldrum. "Both Charlene and Mark understand the importance of Vidant's role as a major employer in the region and our commitment to recruiting and retaining high-quality team members. I want to thank John Marques, who will be retiring at the end of June, for his leadership as Chief Human Resources Officer over the past six years and for building a solid foundation upon which we can continue to grow."


    Incoming Chief Human Resources Officer

    As incoming CHRO, Wilson will oversee and provide strategic direction for the teams and programs within, HR Service Delivery, Talent Acquisition, HR Information Systems, Total Rewards, HR Business Partners and Team Member Relations.

    "I am honored to step into the Chief Human Resources Officer role," said Wilson. "At Vidant, we know high-quality team members are the driving force behind high-quality care. Our patients, their families and the communities we serve depend on us to provide the best care possible. I am proud to work on behalf of our 13,000 team members to ensure Vidant is a premier employer not just in the region, but in the state."

    Joining Vidant in 2016, Charlene has served as Vice President of Human Resources for Vidant Medical Center and was appointed as Vice President, HR Business Partners in August 2020, leading and collaborating with HR leaders and teams in a variety of initiatives including HR transformation, operational efficiency across the system and workforce strategy and management.

    With over 20 years of experience in human resources leadership, Wilson has worked at hospitals and health systems across the country. She received her bachelor's degree from Hampton University and her master's degree from Villanova University. Charlene is currently pursuing her doctorate in organizational leadership from Grand Canyon University.


    New Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Management Officer

    Over the past five years, Vidant has placed a continued focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. As Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Management Officer, Dunn will lead Vidant's diversity, equity and inclusion vision and strategic direction by collaborating with several functions within the organization and out in communities across the region to align and implement inclusive-focused initiatives and programs.

    In his new role, Dunn will continue to lead Organization and Leadership Development and Workforce Experience and Development. These teams contribute to building an engaged workforce culture by focusing on the equitable development of team members within Vidant.

    "I am grateful for this opportunity to lead the organization in the areas of diversity, inclusion and talent management," said Dunn. "This work is one of my life's passions and I am excited to step into this position where I will lead with a servant's heart and collaborate with key partners to reach the organization's equity and inclusion goals."

    Dunn joined Vidant in 2019 as the Vice President of Organization and Leadership Development, which led to additional oversight of Talent Acquisition as well as partnering with Office of Experience in the equity and inclusion space.

    He has family ties to eastern North Carolina and received his bachelor's degree from University of North Carolina, along with his master's degree in leadership and organizational change from Pfeiffer University. Prior to joining Vidant, Dunn led the functions of talent management and learning and organizational development within the higher education and health care industries.

• Contact: Brian Wudkwych
•     brian.wudkwych@vidanthealth.com