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Cheryl Bethune

Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Bio-Techne

Search every verified Cheryl Bethune interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Cheryl Bethune, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Bio-Techne, has recently spoken publicly about leadership, resilience, and inclusion. In a March 2026 acceptance speech for the Celebrating the Sistas honor, she recounted a high school scholarship interview in which an executive declined to award her the scholarship because she had not yet failed, and described later experiences including a serious accident, becoming a single mother, and raising a daughter with cerebral palsy. She stated that courage is not about avoiding hardship but about showing up within it, and she credited leaders who "open doors" and bet on potential before it is proven, saying such actions change futures. In a May 2026 podcast appearance, Bethune discussed her career path from engineer to CHRO, noting that engineering taught her to think in systems and that many talent challenges are system issues rather than people issues. She also addressed global diversity and inclusion work, saying that while specific programs may not translate across countries, core principles such as dignity and the opportunity to contribute fully do. In earlier remarks, she advised professionals to "own your space," focus on progress over perfection, and lift others along with them, and she emphasized that fair and competitive pay is foundational before other factors like growth and respect can take priority.

Recent appearances

  • “Courage Is Not Perfection. It Is Presence.” - Cheryl Bethune | 2026 Celebrating the Sistas Speech

    June 01, 2026 · 📺 All About The Culture

    In her 2026 Celebrating the Sistas acceptance speech, Cheryl Bethune, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bio-Techne Corporation, reflects on the moments that shaped her understanding of courage, leadership, and what it means to keep showing up. Her message is a moving reminder that courage is about showing up inside the hardship, staying grounded in who you are, and recognizing the leaders who open doors before potential is fully proven. Celebrating the Sistas is one of those rooms where Minnesota gets to show who it really is. C-suite executives, community leaders, rising talent, nonprofit le…

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  • Purposeful Supply Chain Leadership with Cheryl Bethune | Ep 78

    May 18, 2026 · 📺 She Supply Chains Podcast

    How do you go from engineer to Chief Human Resources Officer—and lead across cultures, industries, and constant change? In this episode, Cheryl Bethune, CHRO at Bio-Techne and Board Advisor for the YWCA Minneapolis, shares her powerful career journey and the leadership mindset that helped her navigate global business, talent development, and organizational transformation. From applying systems thinking in HR to building resilient, inclusive teams, Cheryl breaks down what it really takes to lead in today’s evolving workplace. We also dive into the impact of AI on the future of work, the chall…

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  • Progress over perfections with Cheryl Bethune - Lessons in Leadership

    April 06, 2025 · 📺 USucceed With Usha

    The guest today is an experienced and internationally savvy executive and board advisor best known for defining strategies and leading organizations that align talent and capabilities to deliver results across world locations. Drawing on her deep expertise of global markets and extensive HR leadership, she has a history of leading award-winning multicultural teams and is a catalyst for transforming organizations for profitable growth. Currently the CHRO of Bio-Techne Corporation, Cheryl talks about various aspects of leadership Learn #advocacy #leadershipskills #leaders #leadershiptips…

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