The Arizona Cardinals Appoint VP, Org Performance from Search by Hanold Associates

NFL’s Arizona Cardinals have appointed Gina Thoebes as VP, Organizational Performance, reporting to Chief People Officer, Shaun Mayo. Hanold Associates’ Ashley Schiele, Maisha Pearson and Eleanor Tetreault led the search for this greater Phoenix area-based role.

As the first-ever VP of Organizational Performance, Gina will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction of the Cardinals’ performance management. Gina will lead efforts to optimize organizational performance and leadership development and promote a work environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Prior to joining the Arizona Cardinals, Gina served as Organizational Development Consultant, Leadership Coach and Research and Insights at Cleveland Clinic.

The Arizona Cardinals are one of the National Football League’s 32 teams that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world’s biggest annual sporting event. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the Cardinals play at the impressive State Farm Stadium, which hosts 63,400 fans each game. The team has won five division titles, the most recent being in 2015. During the 2008-2009 NFL season, the team won the NFC Championship en route to an appearance at Super Bowl XLIII. With a 5-0 record, the Arizona Cardinals are the only NFL team that has not lost a playoff game at its home stadium.

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