Christine Peacock was appointed the managing executive for the Talent Services Department at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in July 2023. In this role, she leads diverse teams in support of APL’s more than 8,500 staff members, as well as oversees department operations and staff development. Ms. Peacock’s background before joining APL includes nearly 25 years in human resources (HR) leadership positions with expertise in HR start-ups and business realignments for public and private companies in the investment banking, asset management, and health care services industries. Ms. Peacock received her B.A. from Emory University and her M.B.A., with a concentration in organization development, from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, where she also serves as a Dean’s Alumni Board member.