Syska Hennessy appoints Dreste as chief human resources officer at NYC HQ

Manhattan, NY Syska Hennessy Group has appointed Patricia Dreste as chief human resources officer. She is based in the firm’s New York City headquarters.

Previously, Dreste served for 14 years as managing director and head of human resources for the Americas at Cantor Fitzgerald. In that role, she oversaw the full spectrum of HR strategy, from talent acquisition and employee development to performance management and organizational effectiveness. She also specialized in integration of personnel during mergers and acquisitions and complex organizational changes. 

“Syska has established ambitious goals for the next decade, and they include attracting and retaining the top professionals in the industry, supporting their career progression, and fostering a culture where they can thrive,” said Cyrus Izzo, Syska’s president and CEO. “Under Patricia’s leadership, we are poised to achieve each of these goals.”

Dreste earned a B.A. degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management.

“Syska has been growing rapidly and so has its internal initiatives for talent acquisition and professional development,” said Dreste. “I’m joining at an exciting time and I’m looking forward to what’s ahead.”