Shelie Gustafson

Shelie Gustafson

Shelie Gustafson Former Executive Vice President and CHRO, Jacobs

Throughout her career, Shelie Gustafson has consistently enhanced shareholder value through strategic business growth and transformation at multinational companies. With deep expertise in human capital leadership, M&A, risk oversight, and organizational culture, she has partnered with boards and executive teams to guide complex integrations, align talent investments with strategy, and foster environments where innovation and performance thrive.

At Jacobs Solutions [NYSE: J] and CH2M Hill, Shelie led the people and culture strategy behind multibillion-dollar infrastructure programs across energy, advanced manufacturing, transportation, and water—empowering global teams and transforming the business into a $15B solutions-focused powerhouse.

Today, Shelie serves as a Board Member at SCIO Automation, a private equity–backed industrial automation company, where she advises on US expansion and M&A integration strategy. As a member of the HR Certification Institute Board (HRCI), she is helping lead governance and long-term growth initiatives for a leading professional credentialing and educational organization. In these roles, Shelie provides oversight and strategic input on risk, talent, and operational scalability in both high-growth and mission-driven environments.