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Eileen Adenan, M.ED., ACC

Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at the American Petroleum Institute (API)

Eileen Adenan

Eileen Adenan serves as the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at the American Petroleum Institute (API). She is responsible for leading all aspects of human resources for API including talent acquisition, talent management, training and development, and compensation and benefits. Before her current role, Eileen worked in a range of corporate environments, including Fortune 500 companies, privately held organizations, and the federal government, gaining an understanding of a wide range of organizational structures and strategies.

Eileen received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Mary Washington and a Master of Education in Human Resources Development from George Washington University. A graduate of the Georgetown University Leadership Coaching Program, Eileen is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation. She is certified to administer the Leadership Circle Profile (360 leadership assessment). In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors, cooking, and reading. She lives in Virginia with her family.