Barge Names Carla Worthey Chief People Officer
Barge has named Carla Worthey, Ph.D., SPHR, PCC, as Chief People Officer. In this role, Carla will lead the firm's talent and people strategy, leadership development, and employee experience initiatives as Barge continues to grow and invest in its people.
Carla brings nearly 30 years of experience helping organizations develop leaders, strengthen talent strategies, and build cultures that support long-term business success. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles with Amazon, HCA Healthcare, and Teva Pharmaceuticals, and most recently served as Managing Director of Leadership and Talent Strategy at Thrivence, a Barge subsidiary that helps organizations improve performance through leadership, strategy, and technology.
During her career, Carla established Teva Pharmaceuticals' first leadership development function, founded HCA Healthcare's people data science team, led global talent management initiatives supporting operations across 26 countries at Amazon, and advised organizations on leadership, talent, and organizational strategy through her consulting work.
"The most important investment we make is in the people who own, lead, and shape our firm’s future," said CEO Carrie Stokes. "Carla brings an exceptional combination of strategic leadership, talent expertise, and business acumen. She understands that developing strong leaders, creating meaningful employee experiences, and aligning talent strategies with business goals are critical to long-term success. We are excited to welcome her to Barge and look forward to the impact she will have as we continue building a firm that creates lasting value for our employees, clients, and communities.”
Carla said Barge's employee-owned culture and commitment to investing in its people were key factors in her decision to join the firm.
"What drew me to Barge was the authentic connection between employee ownership, culture, and business success," she said. "Employee ownership here is more than a structure. It's a mindset. I was also inspired by the firm's commitment to investing in its people while pursuing ambitious growth goals. I look forward to partnering with employees across the company and building on the strong foundation already in place as we continue creating an environment where people can do great work and grow their careers."
A Nashville resident for more than 30 years, Carla serves on the board of Anova Education and Belmont University's Massey Business School Advisory Board. She also teaches executive education as an adjunct instructor and is active in several leadership and professional development organizations.
