R.J. O’Brien appoints Heather Rucci as Chief Strategy Officer
Chicago-based futures brokerage and clearing firm R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO) today announced the promotion of Heather Rucci to Chief Strategy Officer. Rucci, who has served as the firm’s Chief Human Resources Officer since July 2021, will retain oversight of the global human resources (HR) function.
In her new role, Rucci will work across the firm’s core businesses, departments and geographies to oversee long-term planning, ensuring alignment on strategic priorities, partnering with leaders on the appropriate deployment of resources, and streamlining global processes and procedures.
Rucci – a 23-year HR veteran who joined RJO in April 2019 as Managing Director, Human Resources – will continue to report to RJO Chairman and CEO Gerald Corcoran.
Heather Rucci said:
“RJO has an incredible track record of leadership in the industry, and I’m excited to work more closely with the executive team to position the firm for long-term growth and continued success.”
Prior to RJO, Rucci served since 2016 as Senior Managing Director, Human Resources Business Partner at Nuveen. She joined Nuveen in 2008 as Assistant Vice President, Human Resources and served in several roles of increasing responsibility during her tenure there. Among her responsibilities were leading the firm’s recruitment efforts.
Rucci spent the first 10 years of her career in HR and human capital consulting, first at Mercer Human Resources Consulting and later at Capital H Group. She graduated with distinction from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management/Engineering, with a minor in Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management.