May was another significant month for HR leadership shifts across the US, with 4,542 new senior HR appointments and 778 promotions, opening valuable opportunities for HR solution providers to engage new decision-makers. Honch tracked this substantial activity, highlighting strategic opportunities around vendor partnerships and HR budget reviews.

New HR Leaders Taking Charge (4,542 Appointments)

Several prominent HR leaders stepped into impactful roles this month, ready to reshape their teams and HR strategies:

• Grainger: Melanie Tinto, Chief Human Resources Officer
• Bronco Wine Co.: Rachel Serrano, Chief Human Resources Officer
• Jefferson Bank: Sharon Davis, Chief Human Resources Officer
• Nuts.com: Diane Kim, Chief People Officer
• GroupM: Katerina Zacharia, Chief People Officer, Organizational Development and Growth
• Collette: Maude DiVittis, Senior Vice President, People & Culture
• Kenco Group: Jonathan Starmach, Vice President Human Resources
• CKE Restaurants: Jennifer Fore, Senior VP Human Resources
• Pizza Hut: Tara Shawel, Global Chief People & Culture Officer
• Honeywell: Irina Boudreau, Vice President Human Resources

These appointments represent timely opportunities to engage as these leaders reassess their strategic priorities and solutions providers.

Promotions Driving Strategic HR Agendas (778 Promotions)

Promotions often come with increased budgets and responsibilities, creating openings for fresh HR solutions. Notable promotions this month include:

• Gong: Sandi Kochhar, Chief People Officer
• Dick's Sporting Goods: Julie Lodge-Jarrett, Chief People, Purpose & Transformation Officer
• Signet Jewelers: Reginald Johnson, Chief Talent & Inclusion Officer
• Mastercard: Jennifer Tulk Courtis, SVP, Head of Global Talent Acquisition & Deployment
• Motion Picture Association: Jason Monagas, Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
• Moelis & Company: Viviana Figueroa, Vice President - Global Benefits
• Walgreens Boots Alliance: Tyler Frazier, Vice President, HR - Corporate Functions
• Crocs: Caleb Fields, VP, Human Resources - Commercial Brand and Americas
• BlackRock: Jade Smith, Vice President, Talent Acquisition
• Stanley Black & Decker: Fiona Mohring, VP, Global Benefits

These promoted leaders are prime targets for immediate outreach to establish strategic partnerships.

Funded Companies Driving HR Investments

In May, 49 US companies secured new funding rounds, significantly boosting their investment in HR capabilities and strategic talent initiatives. These firms present key partnership opportunities for HR service and technology providers to support rapid scaling and growth.

Key CEO Appointments Influencing HR Strategies

CEO appointments can significantly reshape HR priorities and strategies. Notable CEO moves this month include:

• Caterpillar: Joe Creed, driving digital transformation and sustainable innovation.
• Herbalife: Stephan Gratziani, emphasising wellness and advanced digital partnerships.
• Europcar Mobility Group: Sebastian Birkel, pushing sustainable and digitally-focused strategies.
• Triodos Bank: Mark Clayton, prioritising ethical finance and sustainability.
• Sitecore: Eric Stine, driving growth through digital and AI-driven innovation.

Major HR Trends from May

Businesses across the US actively discussed several key HR trends, revealing immediate opportunities for targeted outreach:

• Sustainability: 3,396 companies emphasised sustainability initiatives.
• Charitable Giving: 2,335 companies actively promoted charitable and community initiatives.
• Graduate Schemes: 487 companies focusing on expanding graduate and apprentice intake.
• Mental Health: 594 companies prioritised mental health and employee wellbeing programmes.
• Diversity and Inclusion: 344 companies highlighted diversity and inclusion strategies.

Standout Honch Lists for May

For precise targeting, leverage these curated Honch lists:

• Companies Championing Female Employees
• Companies Discussing Sustainability
• Companies Promoting Graduate Schemes
• Companies Talking Diversity
• Recently Funded US Companies
• Companies Discussing Mental Health

Honch continuously tracks HR leadership and strategy changes, providing actionable insights that enable timely, precise engagement.

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