Scott Purvis

Scott Purvis

Scott Purvis Chief Operating Officer, People Results


Scott is a human resources executive with extensive experience driving employee engagement and business transformation.

• Extensive leadership in HR across Fortune 500 companies, including Lowe’s Companies and Berry Global.

• Expertise in employee relations, labor strategy, and organizational change during growth, M&A, and restructuring.

• Former VP roles at Lowe’s, overseeing HR for U.S./Canada/Mexico and 275,000 employees.

• Certified by SHRM, HRCI, and SPHR with a focus on aligning talent strategies to business goals.

• Early career included HR leadership roles at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Marion Merrell Dow, and Walmart.

• Holds a B.S. in Psychology from Missouri State University and an M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Kansas State University.

People Results brings expertise from nearly 50 years of guiding clients through unique challenges and transformative change. Formerly known as IRI Consultants, People Results is the nation’s largest consulting firm specializing in labor relations, organizational effectiveness, and communications. We believe the greatest strength of any organization is its people, and we are dedicated to empowering teams and fostering thriving workplaces. Our consultants live and work across the United States, supporting a wide range of clients nationally, both on site and remotely. We get to know our clients personally and work collaboratively with them to deliver innovative people solutions and impactful business results. Get to know us at peopleresults.com.

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