Young Professionals Advisory Council

Boubacar Barry

Membership Information:

Member Since: 2022

Contact Information:

Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boubacarbarry/

Employment:

Job Title: Senior HR Business Partner
Company: General Electric

Expertise:

  • Leadership/People Development
  • Simplification
  • Understands people well
  • Adapts quickly to culture

Biography:

Born in Africa, lived in Utah as one of the only few black people. Went to BYU, and returned to Africa. First did Civil Engineering at BYU, but needed to interact more with people, so did Communications. Returned to New Guinea and worked with the World Bank. Then returned to US and worked with RBL Group with Dave Ulrich. Next, a lot of BYU alumni suggested going back to MBA and then go to GE. Did internship with GE HR program. Then changed from Healthcare to Gas Power.

"We are leaders building leaders. If I think we can do better, I'll share my ideas. It helped me grow in the HR world. I'm not afraid of trying things that are difficult, There will always be a right solution, and I always want to have fun. It's like mowing your lawn, I like seeing your lines. Throughout my career I've been tapped to take on difficult roles, like on my mission with a difficult companion, at school someone struggling, at work as well. I like challenges. Right when you're doing something good they may move you to another group, but now I've created my own brand, people recognize me for what I do. I make a change in people's lives."

"I love BYU and the Marriott School. Use me as aresource, I can help. I'm excited to make this YPAC great! I'm super excited, I love the Circle of Possibility, and I want to make things happen. I love being coached and I love giving back. I learn by teaching, you keep on rising and you learn by doing."