Alector, Inc. announced the promotion of Clare Hunt to Chief People Officer. In this newly created role, Ms. Hunt, who has led the People function since joining the company in 2017, will continue to progress the company's people strategy and operations as a member of the C-suite, driving culture initiatives and ensuring that both the organization and its employees continue to evolve, develop, and thrive through the company's next phase of growth. Alector has grown 44% over the last year, with plans to expand further, and Ms. Hunt's promotion reflects the company's commitment to recruiting top talent, advancing Alector's position as an employer of choice and leading the People team to ensure a great employee experience for all.

Prior to joining Alector, Ms. Hunt spent seven years as a strategy consultant at Bain & Company and worked in the Boston, London, Manhattan, and San Francisco offices. She has international operating experience in the UK, Eswatini, and Kenya. Ms. Hunt holds a Bachelor of Arts in international relations and economics from Princeton University and a Master's in Business Administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business.