Tim Richmond is Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer for AbbVie, responsible for leading a global human resources organization focused on engaging high-performing employees and amplifying a culture that drives business performance. As a result of this focus, AbbVie has been named to more than 40 Great Place to Work® and Top Employer® lists and is prominently recognized on “Best of” lists related to workplace, diversity, employee engagement, corporate responsibility and business performance. 

Prior to AbbVie, Mr. Richmond served as Divisional Vice President, Compensation and Benefits at Abbott. He also held various human resources management positions at 3M Company. 

Mr. Richmond is chair of the board of directors for the Human Resources Policy Association and on the advisory board for the University of South Carolina’s Center for Executive Succession. 

Tim is also pleased to combine his love of fly fishing and deep respect for veterans by serving on the Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation board, which he joined in 2017. He is also on the board for the Travis Manion Foundation, whose mission is to empower veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations. 

Mr. Richmond earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in labor and industrial relations from Michigan State University.