Aquilent Names Brook Carlon Chief Human Resources Officer

Laurel, Md.’s Aquilent has named Brook Carlon as the company’s Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer. Carlon brings 20 years of experience to Aquilent and will lead all HR and talent management activities within the company.

Aquilent provides technology services for the federal government including mobile and digital strategy, web content management and cloud computing.

“What does it take to engage a high-tech population? It’s my job to find the answer to that question and champion the right solutions,” Carlon said. “I’m thrilled to be working within Aquilent, such an innovative technology company, helping the employees that help drive our country’s technology growth.”

Carlon has worked with technology companies in the healthcare and financial services industries to improve their workplace programs. Her background includes creating HR processes from the ground up for a start-up company to leading a worldwide HR team of 76 employees. Her global HR leadership experience was honed while working with employees in India, Japan, the Philippines, Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada.

Prior to joining Aquilent, Carlon served in senior roles at QuadraMed, Headstrong, Misys Healthcare, Cirrus Logic and other companies. She is a long-time member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

“Employees are one of our most valuable assets. The creation of the role of Chief Human Resources Officer is critical to ensuring that human resources remain a cornerstone of our vision and strategic goals,” said David Fout, Chief Executive Officer at Aquilent. “Ms. Carlon is the ideal person for the job, based on her experience with global technology companies and her success in helping employees enhance their careers.”