50 Senior People Leaders at Major Employers in the US

Last updated: August 2026.

As of August 2026, major employers across the United States are being shaped by people leaders who connect talent, culture, capability and the everyday experience of work. This directory introduces 50 senior people leaders and the organisations they serve.

The people and organisations span retail, technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, hospitality and consumer goods. Each entry gives you a clear place to begin learning more about the leader’s remit.

1. Donna Morris.

Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Walmart.

Donna Morris serves as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart. Donna Morris leads Walmart’s global people strategy for more than two million associates.

You can learn more through the Walmart leadership page. The organisation is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

2. Melissa Kremer.

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Target.

Melissa Kremer serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Target. Melissa Kremer leads human resources for Target’s team of more than 400,000 people.

You can learn more through the Target leadership page. The organisation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

3. Beth Galetti.

Senior Vice President, People eXperience and Technology, Amazon.

Beth Galetti serves as Senior Vice President, People eXperience and Technology at Amazon. Beth Galetti serves on Amazon’s S-team and leads the people experience and technology function.

You can learn more through the Amazon leadership page. The organisation is based in Seattle, Washington.

4. Francine Katsoudas.

Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy and Purpose Officer, Cisco.

Francine Katsoudas serves as Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy and Purpose Officer at Cisco. Francine Katsoudas has a remit that brings people, policy, purpose, sustainability and social impact together.

You can learn more through the Cisco leadership page. The organisation is based in San Jose, California.

5. Nickle LaMoreaux.

Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, IBM.

Nickle LaMoreaux serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at IBM. Nickle LaMoreaux leads IBM’s global people strategy across its international workforce.

You can learn more through the IBM leadership page. The organisation is based in Armonk, New York.

6. Gloria Chen.

Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President, Employee Experience, Adobe.

Gloria Chen serves as Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President, Employee Experience at Adobe. Gloria Chen has led Adobe’s global people and workplace strategy since 2020.

You can learn more through the Adobe leadership page. The organisation is based in San Jose, California.

7. Christy Pambianchi.

Chief Human Resources Officer, Caterpillar.

Christy Pambianchi serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Caterpillar. Christy Pambianchi joined Caterpillar as chief human resources officer in May 2025.

You can learn more through the Caterpillar leadership page. The organisation is based in Irving, Texas.

8. Heather Ace.

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Qualcomm.

Heather Ace serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Qualcomm. Heather Ace directs human resources for Qualcomm’s global workforce.

You can learn more through the Qualcomm leadership page. The organisation is based in San Diego, California.

9. Ashley Goldsmith.

Chief People Officer, Workday.

Ashley Goldsmith serves as Chief People Officer at Workday. Ashley Goldsmith has global responsibility for human resources, belonging and diversity, and global impact.

You can learn more through the Workday leadership page. The organisation is based in Pleasanton, California.

10. Susan Muigai.

Chief People Officer, Mastercard.

Susan Muigai serves as Chief People Officer at Mastercard. Susan Muigai leads Mastercard’s global people strategy and serves on its executive leadership team.

You can learn more through the Mastercard leadership page. The organisation is based in Purchase, New York.

11. Sheri Bronstein.

Chief Human Resources Officer, Bank of America.

Sheri Bronstein serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Bank of America. Sheri Bronstein leads a global human resources team supporting the bank’s workforce and culture.

You can learn more through the Bank of America leadership page. The organisation is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

12. Sara Wechter.

Chief Human Resources Officer, Citi.

Sara Wechter serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Citi. Sara Wechter serves as Citi’s chief human resources officer on its senior leadership team.

You can learn more through the Citi leadership page. The organisation is based in New York, New York.

13. Tiffanie Boyd.

Executive Vice President and Global Chief People Officer, McDonald’s.

Tiffanie Boyd serves as Executive Vice President and Global Chief People Officer at McDonald’s. Tiffanie Boyd leads global talent, organisation and culture strategy for McDonald’s.

You can learn more through the McDonald’s leadership page. The organisation is based in Chicago, Illinois.

14. Monique Matheson.

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Nike.

Monique Matheson serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Nike. Monique Matheson leads strategic global human resources, including talent, learning and engagement.

You can learn more through the Nike leadership page. The organisation is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

15. Tapaswee Chandele.

Executive Vice President and Global Chief People Officer, The Coca-Cola Company.

Tapaswee Chandele serves as Executive Vice President and Global Chief People Officer at The Coca-Cola Company. Tapaswee Chandele moved into the global chief people officer role on 1 May 2026 after leading global talent and development.

You can learn more through the The Coca-Cola Company leadership page. The organisation is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

16. Becky Schmitt.

Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, PepsiCo.

Becky Schmitt serves as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at PepsiCo. Becky Schmitt brings more than two decades of human resources experience to PepsiCo’s people function.

You can learn more through the PepsiCo leadership page. The organisation is based in Purchase, New York.

17. Laura Fuentes.

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Hilton.

Laura Fuentes serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Hilton. Laura Fuentes leads Hilton’s human resources function and also heads Hilton Supply Management.

You can learn more through the Hilton leadership page. The organisation is based in McLean, Virginia.

18. Ty Breland.

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Marriott International.

Ty Breland serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Marriott International. Ty Breland: shapes Marriott’s people strategy across a large global hospitality workforce.

You can learn more through the Marriott International leadership page. The organisation is based in Bethesda, Maryland.

19. Kate Gebo.

Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Labor Relations, United Airlines.

Kate Gebo serves as Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Labor Relations at United Airlines. Kate Gebo leads United’s global human resources and labour relations team.

You can learn more through the United Airlines leadership page. The organisation is based in Chicago, Illinois.

20. Cole Brown.

Chief People Officer, American Airlines.

Cole Brown serves as Chief People Officer at American Airlines. Cole Brown oversees people functions supporting American Airlines’ large employee population.

You can learn more through the American Airlines leadership page. The organisation is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

21. Allison Ausband.

Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Delta Air Lines.

Allison Ausband serves as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Delta Air Lines. Allison Ausband leads talent, total rewards and human resources for Delta’s workforce.

You can learn more through the Delta Air Lines leadership page. The organisation is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

22. Arden Hoffman.

Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, General Motors.

Arden Hoffman serves as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at General Motors. Arden Hoffman joined GM’s senior leadership team as chief people officer in 2023.

You can learn more through the General Motors leadership page. The organisation is based in Detroit, Michigan.

23. Betty Larson.

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Merck.

Betty Larson serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Merck. Betty Larson leads global human resources and inclusion at Merck.

You can learn more through the Merck leadership page. The organisation is based in Rahway, New Jersey.

24. Jon Caldwell.

Chief People Officer, Valvoline.

Jon Caldwell serves as Chief People Officer at Valvoline. Jon Caldwell leads talent strategy for Valvoline’s large network of service centres.

You can learn more through the Valvoline leadership page. The organisation is based in Lexington, Kentucky.

25. Vicki Williams.

Chief Human Resources Officer, Comcast.

Vicki Williams serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Comcast. Vicki Williams was promoted in April 2026 to lead Comcast’s enterprise human capital strategy.

You can learn more through the Comcast leadership page. The organisation is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

26. Melanie Heitkamp.

Corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Northrop Grumman.

Melanie Heitkamp serves as Corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Northrop Grumman. Melanie Heitkamp is listed as Northrop Grumman’s chief human resources officer in its 2026 officer record.

You can learn more through the Northrop Grumman leadership page. The organisation is based in Falls Church, Virginia.

27. Chris Wronsky.

Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Lockheed Martin.

Chris Wronsky serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Lockheed Martin. Chris Wronsky serves as Lockheed Martin’s senior human resources leader.

You can learn more through the Lockheed Martin leadership page. The organisation is based in Bethesda, Maryland.

28. Uma Amuluru.

Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Boeing.

Uma Amuluru serves as Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President, Human Resources at Boeing. Uma Amuluru serves on Boeing’s Executive Council and leads its human resources function.

You can learn more through the Boeing leadership page. The organisation is based in Arlington, Virginia.

29. Payal Sahni Becher.

Chief People Experience Officer and Executive Vice President, Pfizer.

Payal Sahni Becher serves as Chief People Experience Officer and Executive Vice President at Pfizer. Payal Sahni Becher leads colleague experience for more than 80,000 Pfizer colleagues around the world.

You can learn more through the Pfizer leadership page. The organisation is based in New York, New York.

30. Kristen Mulholland.

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Johnson & Johnson.

Kristen Mulholland serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Johnson & Johnson. Kristen Mulholland leads global talent, recruiting, inclusion, compensation, benefits and employee relations.

You can learn more through the Johnson & Johnson leadership page. The organisation is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

31. Mary Moreland.

Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Abbott.

Mary Moreland serves as Executive Vice President, Human Resources at Abbott. Mary Moreland leads Abbott’s efforts to support and develop employees.

You can learn more through the Abbott leadership page. The organisation is based in Abbott Park, Illinois.

32. Tim Richmond.

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, AbbVie.

Tim Richmond serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at AbbVie. Tim Richmond leads AbbVie’s global human resources organisation and people culture.

You can learn more through the AbbVie leadership page. The organisation is based in North Chicago, Illinois.

33. Matt Walter.

Senior Vice President, Human Resources, IT, and Global Communications and Corporate Marketing, Medtronic.

Matt Walter serves as Senior Vice President, Human Resources, IT, and Global Communications and Corporate Marketing at Medtronic. Matt Walter: combines people, technology and communications leadership at Medtronic.

You can learn more through the Medtronic leadership page. The organisation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

34. Kamy Scarlett.

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources and Corporate Affairs Officer, Best Buy.

Kamy Scarlett serves as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources and Corporate Affairs Officer at Best Buy. Kamy Scarlett leads human resources and corporate affairs at Best Buy.

You can learn more through the Best Buy leadership page. The organisation is based in Richfield, Minnesota.

35. Stephanie Smith.

Executive Vice President, Human Resources, The Home Depot.

Stephanie Smith serves as Executive Vice President, Human Resources at The Home Depot. Stephanie Smith leads the human resources team supporting more than 470,000 associates.

You can learn more through the The Home Depot leadership page. The organisation is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

36. Timothy Massa.

Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, The Kroger Co..

Timothy Massa serves as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at The Kroger Co.. The company has announced a planned succession, with Emilee De Martino named as the next Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. Massa remains in the role through 18 September 2026.

You can learn more through the The Kroger Co. leadership page. The organisation is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

37. Janice Dupré.

Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Lowe’s.

Janice Dupré serves as Executive Vice President, Human Resources at Lowe’s. Janice Dupré serves on Lowe’s executive leadership team as its human resources leader.

You can learn more through the Lowe’s leadership page. The organisation is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.

38. Jacqueline Williams-Roll.

Chief Human Resources Officer, General Mills.

Jacqueline Williams-Roll serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at General Mills. Jacqueline Williams-Roll leads global human resources, corporate communications and belonging and community impact.

You can learn more through the General Mills leadership page. The organisation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

39. Bala Purushothaman.

Chief Human Resources Officer, Procter & Gamble.

Bala Purushothaman serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Procter & Gamble. Bala Purushothaman leads people and organisation strategy across more than 70 countries.

You can learn more through the Procter & Gamble leadership page. The organisation is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

40. Jacqui Canney.

Chief People and AI Enablement Officer, ServiceNow.

Jacqui Canney serves as Chief People and AI Enablement Officer at ServiceNow. Jacqui Canney leads ServiceNow’s people function while also supporting AI enablement.

You can learn more through the ServiceNow leadership page. The organisation is based in Santa Clara, California.

41. Nathalie Scardino.

Chief People Officer, Salesforce.

Nathalie Scardino serves as Chief People Officer at Salesforce. Nathalie Scardino serves on Salesforce’s executive team as chief people officer.

You can learn more through the Salesforce leadership page. The organisation is based in San Francisco, California.

42. Todd Reeves.

Chief People Officer, Zoom.

Todd Reeves serves as Chief People Officer at Zoom. Todd Reeves leads Zoom’s People Experience function, including talent, workplace and employee experience.

You can learn more through the Zoom leadership page. The organisation is based in San Jose, California.

43. Kelly Mahon Tullier.

Vice Chair and Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer, Visa.

Kelly Mahon Tullier serves as Vice Chair and Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer at Visa. Kelly Mahon Tullier leads Visa’s people, communications, government engagement and corporate services functions.

You can learn more through the Visa leadership page. The organisation is based in San Francisco, California.

44. Monique Herena.

Chief Colleague Experience Officer, American Express.

Monique Herena serves as Chief Colleague Experience Officer at American Express. Monique Herena leads talent, leadership development, compensation and total wellbeing for colleagues globally.

You can learn more through the American Express leadership page. The organisation is based in New York, New York.

45. Robin Leopold.

Executive Vice President and Head of Human Resources, JPMorganChase.

Robin Leopold serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Human Resources at JPMorganChase. Robin Leopold: shapes JPMorganChase’s global human capital strategy.

You can learn more through the JPMorganChase leadership page. The organisation is based in New York, New York.

46. Bei Ling.

Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Human Resources, Wells Fargo.

Bei Ling serves as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Wells Fargo. Bei Ling leads human resources and the firm’s human capital strategy.

You can learn more through the Wells Fargo leadership page. The organisation is based in San Francisco, California.

47. Darcie Henry.

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, AT&T.

Darcie Henry serves as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at AT&T. Darcie Henry leads human resources, talent, culture and employee experience for AT&T.

You can learn more through the AT&T leadership page. The organisation is based in Dallas, Texas.

48. Samantha Hammock.

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Verizon.

Samantha Hammock serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Verizon. Samantha Hammock leads Verizon’s human resources function and workforce strategy.

You can learn more through the Verizon leadership page. The organisation is based in New York, New York.

49. Tracy Skeans.

Chief Operating Officer and Chief People and Culture Officer, Yum! Brands.

Tracy Skeans serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief People and Culture Officer at Yum! Brands. Tracy Skeans remains in the role through late 2026 while Yum! transitions the people leadership remit.

You can learn more through the Yum! Brands leadership page. The organisation is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

50. Ilene Eskenazi.

Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer, Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Ilene Eskenazi serves as Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Ilene Eskenazi was appointed to the combined legal and human resources role in January 2026.

You can learn more through the Chipotle Mexican Grill leadership page. The organisation is based in Newport Beach, California.

Conclusion.

Across this group, people leadership sits close to business strategy. The work spans capability, culture, employee experience, workforce planning and the practical systems that help people do good work at scale.

The strongest people leaders make a large organisation easier to understand from the inside. They connect priorities with the everyday experience of work, while helping teams make decisions that fit the organisation’s purpose.

For leaders building organisations people would move cities to work at, that is the useful question: what would make the next decision clearer for the people doing the work?

About the Author.

Jonno White is the author of Step Up or Step Out and a Certified Working Genius Facilitator. He is Brisbane-based and works with schools, organisations and leadership teams around the world. The Working Genius framework was created by Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group.

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