Mark Hart is Executive Vice President, Human Resources and External Affairs of Parker Hannifin Corporation, a position he has held since January 1, 2016. He is responsible for leading the human resources function globally and has responsibility for global benefits and compensation, learning and development and external affairs.

Mr. Hart began his career with Parker in February 2003 as Human Resources Vice President for the Instrumentation Group. Subsequently, he became Human Resources Vice President for the Hydraulics Group and in 2005 was promoted to Area Human Resources Vice President. In 2011, he was named Human Resources Vice President for the Hydraulics Group with oversight responsibility for two other Parker operating groups.

Most recently, Mr. Hart was Vice President of Global Total Rewards with responsibility for Parker’s benefits, compensation, health and wellness programs and the HRIS function. Prior to joining Parker, he held various human resources leadership positions at General Electric and Allied Signal. 

Mr. Hart holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and a Master of Science Degree in Management Systems, with a major in Human Resources Management, from Clarkson University.