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As the world watches the Summer Olympic Games, we’ve been wondering about the HR equivalent of a gold medal. The consensus: Head of HR. Here’s a look at who’s recently topped the podium.
Domino’s. Maureen Pittenger was tapped in June to serve as Domino’s new EVP-CHRO, reporting to CEO Russel Weiner. She joined the company earlier this year as an EVP and succeeds Sam Jackson, who led HR operations since 2018. Before joining Domino’s, Pittenger spent more than 20 years practicing HR in the automotive industry.
Denny’s Corporation. The diner chain appointed Monigo G. Saygbay-Hallie as its new CPO in July, effective August 5. She brings to Denny’s nearly 30 years of HR experience at companies including Yum! Brands, JCPenney, Sysco, and, most recently, Checkers & Rally’s Drive-In Restaurants, where she served as CPO. Saygbay-Hallie will lead all people initiatives at Denny’s.
Mattel. Karen Ancira joined the toy company as its new EVP and CPO in May, after her predecessor, Amy Thompson, was named Gap’s new head of people. She’ll be in charge of overseeing the company’s culture and leading new DE&I programs. Ancira was previously KFC US’s CPO and spent more than a decade at Yum! Brands.
Topgolf. Maryam Morse at the end of May became CPO of Topgolf, where she oversees employee experience, recruitment, and leadership development for the company’s 30,000 employees. She was previously EVP of HR and communications at Andrews Distributing, an alcohol distributor, and spent 17 years at Korn Ferry.
Revlon. Tchernavia Rocker joined the beauty company as its new CPO in June. Rocker, who also advises Revlon’s ethnic hair care portfolio, has more than 20 years of HR experience, having previously worked at Under Armour, Harley-Davidson, and Goodyear Dunlop Tire.
USAA. The insurance company catering to military members and their families appointed Tami Cabaniss as CHRO in July. She’ll report in to the company’s CEO, and will lead talent strategy, development, and employee benefits. Cabaniss previously spent more than 12 years in the tech industry, serving as VP of HR at PayPal and Hewlett Packard.
Visa. Adrienne Trimble joined Visa as SVP and global chief inclusion officer in July. She brings nearly 20 years of DE&I experience to the role, including three years as Sysco’s chief diversity officer.