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Carol Surface
Human Resources Officer at
HP INC.
Profile
Carol A. Surface currently serves as Chairman at Medtronic Communities Foundation, Director at The Walker Art Center, Director at Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partners, Director at Greater MSP, Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP at Medtronic, Inc. since 2013, Member at The Conference Board, Inc., Member at American Psychological Association, Inc., Member at The Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Inc., and Chief People Officer at HP, Inc. starting in 2025.
Former roles include Vice Chairman at HR Policy Association, Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP at Best Buy Co., Inc. from 2012 to 2013, Chief Personnel Officer at PepsiCo International, Chief Human Resources Officer & EVP at Best Buy Capital from 2011 to 2013, Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP at Medtronic Plc from 2015 to 2023, Chief People Officer at Apple, Inc. from 2023 to 2024, and Member-Management Board at Gartner, Inc. Education includes graduate and doctorate degrees from Central Michigan University.
Carol Surface active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| HP INC. | Human Resources Officer | 2025-03-23 |
The Walker Art Center
 The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an art museum in the country | Director/Board Member | - |
Greater Msp
 Greater Msp Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that offers leadership, coordination and engagement services to grow economy | Director/Board Member | - |
Medtronic, Inc.
 Medtronic, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical devices for hypertension care | Human Resources Officer | 2013-08-31 |
Medtronic Communities Foundation
 Medtronic Communities Foundation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Foundation | Chairman | - |
Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partners
 Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partners Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides regional economic development, corporate recruitment and talent attraction | Director/Board Member | - |
The Conference Board, Inc.
 The Conference Board, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Inc.
 The Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a premier membership organization for the science and practice of input & output psychology | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Psychological Association, Inc.
 American Psychological Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Represents psychology in the United States. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Carol Surface
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
75
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
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Apple, Inc.
 Apple, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories | Electronic Technology |
Best Buy Co., Inc.
 Best Buy Co., Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Retails consumer electronics, entertainment software and appliances | Retail Trade |
HP, Inc.
 HP, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a technology company that sells laptops, pc desktops, printers and accessories through online | Technology Services |
Medtronic, Inc.
Medtronic, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical devices for hypertension care | Health Technology |
Gartner, Inc.
 Gartner, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online research, conference consulting and advisory platform | Technology Services |
Medtronic Communities Foundation
Medtronic Communities Foundation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Foundation | Finance |
Central Michigan University
 Central Michigan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
PepsiCo International
 PepsiCo International Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and wholesales snack foods & beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
HR Policy Association
 HR Policy Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organizations | Commercial Services |
The Conference Board, Inc.
The Conference Board, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
American Psychological Association, Inc.
American Psychological Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Represents psychology in the United States. | Commercial Services |
The Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an art museum in the country | Consumer Services |
The Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Inc.
The Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a premier membership organization for the science and practice of input & output psychology | Commercial Services |
Best Buy Capital
 Best Buy Capital Investment ManagersFinance Best Buy Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partners
Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partners Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides regional economic development, corporate recruitment and talent attraction | Commercial Services |
Medtronic Plc
 Medtronic Plc Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides medical technology services | Health Technology |
Greater Msp
Greater Msp Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that offers leadership, coordination and engagement services to grow economy | Commercial Services |
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