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Beautycounter Appoints Board Director from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Jan. 19, 2020) ― Beautycounter, a mission-driven American cosmetics company focused on safe and healthy beauty products, has appointed Dasha Smith of the National Football League as its newest Board Director. Hanold Associates’ Jason Hanold led the search. Smith is the fifth woman to join Beautycounter’s nine-member Board and serves as the Executive Vice

Beautycounter Appoints SVP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Jan. 14, 2021) ― Beautycounter, a mission-driven American cosmetics company focused on safe and healthy beauty products, has appointed Liji Thomas as Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Hanold Associates’ Keri Gavin and Sandra Peña led the search for this Santa Monica, California-based role. Thomas comes to Beautycounter from Southern California Edison,

American Airlines Retains Hanold Associates for SVP, Chief HR Officer Search

CHICAGO (Jan. 12, 2021) ― American Airlines Group, the largest airline in the world when measured by fleet size, passengers carried and revenue passenger mile, has retained Hanold Associates for its Chief Human Resources Officer search. Jason Hanold and Keri Gavin are leading the search for this role based in Fort Worth, Texas. Leading an

Tate & Lyle Retains Hanold Associates for Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity Search

CHICAGO (Jan. 6, 2021) ― Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has retained Hanold Associates in the search for its Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity. Keri Gavin and Katrina Prospero are leading this search based out of Tate & Lyle’s North American headquarters in the greater

Tenneco Appoints Executive Director of Global Benefits from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Dec. 16, 2020) ― Tenneco, one of the world’s leading automotive designers, manufacturers and marketers, has appointed Melinda Grosskopf as Executive Director of Global Benefits. Hanold Associates’ Kile Hanold and Sonia Nagra led the search. Grosskopf comes to Tenneco from L3 Harris Technologies where she served as Vice President of Employee Benefits, overseeing benefit programs and policies for the

Covis Pharma Retains Hanold Associates for Chief HR Officer Search

CHICAGO (Dec. 15, 2020) ― Covis Pharma, a global specialty pharmaceutical company owned by Apollo, has retained Hanold Associates for its Chief HR Officer search. Mayank Parikh, Katrina Prospero and Jason Hanold are leading the search for this role based in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania. The company’s first ever CHRO will shape the existing human resources function into one

Kohler Retains Hanold Associates for Head of Culture, Inclusion and Engagement Search

CHICAGO (Dec. 10, 2020) ― Kohler, a household name in kitchen and bath products, has retained Hanold Associates for its Head of Culture, Inclusion and Engagement search. Keri Gavin and Ashley Schiele are leading the search for this role based in Kohler, Wisconsin. The Head of Culture, Inclusion and Engagement will take the lead in developing and implementing a comprehensive

Robertshaw Appoints Chief HR Officer from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Dec. 9, 2020) ― Robertshaw, an innovative product design and manufacturing company owned by One Rock Capital Partners, has appointed James Valdez as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Hanold Associates’ Sonia Nagra and Sandra Peña led the search for this Greater Chicago area role. Reporting directly to the CEO of Robertshaw, Valdez will be responsible for all HR

Dow Retains Hanold Associates for Head of Total Rewards Search

CHICAGO (Dec. 8, 2020) ― Dow, one of the largest chemical producers in the world, has retained Hanold Associates in its search for a Head of Total Rewards. Kile Hanold and Mayank Parikh are leading the search for this Michigan-based role. The Head of Total Rewards will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Inclusion Officer, Karen S.

EverGrain Retains Hanold Associates for Head of Human Resources Search

CHICAGO (Dec. 2, 2020) – EverGrain Ingredients, a newly formed company that creates nourishing, barley-based products, has retained Hanold Associates for its Head of Human Resources search. Sonia Nagra and Sandra Peña are leading the search for this St. Louis-based role. The first ever Head of Human Resources for EverGrain will be the key people leader for the entire organization,

The Global FoodBanking Network Retains Hanold Associates for Head of HR Search

CHICAGO (Dec. 1, 2020) – The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), an international non-profit organization nourishing communities around the world, has retained Hanold Associates for its Head of Human Resources search. Sonia Nagra and Sandra Peña are leading the search for this Chicago-based role. The Head of Human Resources will lead all matters related to talent

NFL’s Arizona Cardinals Retain Hanold Associates for Chief People Officer Search

CHICAGO (Nov. 19, 2020) ― The Arizona Cardinals Football Club, the oldest continuously run professional football franchise in the nation, has retained Hanold Associates for its Chief People Officer search. Jason Hanold, Keri Gavin and Katrina Prospero are leading the search for this role based in the greater Phoenix area. The Chief People Officer for the Arizona Cardinals will oversee all

Blue Bird Corporation Retains Hanold Associates for Director of HR Search

CHICAGO (Nov. 13, 2020) – Blue Bird Corporation, the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, has partnered with Hanold Associates on the search for its Director of Human Resources. Kile Hanold and Katrina Prospero are leading the search. Based in Macon, Georgia, this role will report to Felix Lin, the Vice President of Human Resources & External Affairs.

CDK Global Appoints Director of Global Talent Acquisition in Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Nov. 11, 2020) – CDK Global, a $2 billion retail automotive technology company, has appointed Vishu Shankaran as Director of Global Talent Acquisition. Hanold Associates’ Ashley Schiele and Kile Hanold led the search. Reporting directly to the VP of Global Talent and in partnership with key business leaders and HR centers of excellence, Shankaran will play a critical leadership

DICK’S Sporting Goods Appoints VP of Talent from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Nov. 5, 2020) – DICK’S Sporting Goods, the largest omni-channel sporting goods retailer based in the U.S., has appointed Penelope Sur as Vice President of Talent. Hanold Associates’ Lisa Butkus and Keri Gavin led the search for this crucial role. Reporting directly to DICK’S Chief People Officer, Sur will lead all talent acquisition, talent management and learning and development

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Board of Directors Returns to Hanold Associates for Board Search

CHICAGO (Nov. 4, 2020) – Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, a not-for-profit organization that advocates for key human rights issues, has once again partnered with Hanold Associates on its search for the next Board member to serve on its Board of Directors. Jason Hanold and Sarah Kennedy are leading the search. The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Board of Directors

US Foods Appoints Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion from Search by Hanold Associates

CHICAGO (Oct. 28, 2020) — US Foods has appointed Lourdes Diaz as Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion based in the Greater Chicago area. Hanold Associates’ Katrina Prospero, Sandra Peña and Jason Hanold led the search. Lourdes Diaz comes to US Foods from Sodexo where she was Global Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Diversity & Inclusion. At US Foods, Ms. Diaz will

Mark Anthony Brewing has appointed Stacey Karczewski as Vice President, People Operations – Manufacturing. Hanold Associates’ Katrina Prospero and Mayank Parikh led the search for this Chicago-based role. The Mark Anthony Group of Companies, maker of popular alcoholic beverages like White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade and Cayman Jack Margarita’s, has brought Stacey on to help build and create the Mark Anthony Brewing division. This new division will have overall responsibility for their expanding capability to manufacture their product in-house, which allows the company to be better positioned in response to the rapid growth of their innovative products like White Claw. “Stacey is joining the Mark Anthony team bringing a background rich with transformational experience,” said Katrina Prospero, Hanold Partner. “Her extensive knowledge of the industry and collaborative leadership style will be vital in the expansion and development of Mark Anthony Brewing.” Stacey Karczewski comes to Mark Anthony from Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Diageo North America, Inc. where she held various HR leadership positions, progressing in tenure. Her role will have responsibility to develop and structure a proactive, responsive, and effective people team that supports the growing manufacturing organization and partnering closely with the President, John Sacksteder. Mark Anthony Brewing Inc. is a division of The Mark Anthony Group of Companies, one of North America’s most diversified and successful private beverage companies focused on the beverage alcohol sector. Founded in 1972, The Mark Anthony Group of Companies grew organically to become a leading producer and distributor of fine wine, premium beer and Ready To Drink beverages, it’s iconic brand being the malt beverage called Mike’s Hard Lemonade. A cornerstone of the Company’s success is the ability to innovate and create distinctive brands that are available across Canada and the United States. The brand has continued to grow, innovate and find success behind new game-changing and class-leading products, include White Claw Hard Seltzer, which is one of the fastest growing products in its segment.

The Big Ten Conference has appointed Omar Brown as Chief People & Culture Officer. Hanold Associates’ Jason Hanold and Lisa Butkus led the search for this Chicago area-based role. “Commissioner Kevin Warren is an exceptional leader who is bringing business sophistication to a 125-year-old conference powerhouse,” said Jason Hanold, Managing Partner. “As the new Chief

Mark Anthony Brewing Appoints VP, People Operations from Search by Hanold Associates

Mark Anthony Brewing has appointed Stacey Karczewski as Vice President, People Operations – Manufacturing. Hanold Associates’ Katrina Prospero and Mayank Parikh led the search for this Chicago-based role. The Mark Anthony Group of Companies, maker of popular alcoholic beverages like White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade and Cayman Jack Margarita’s, has brought Stacey on

KBP Appoints Head of Talent Acquisition from Search by Hanold Associates

KBP Investments has appointed Magdalena Wyko as Head of Talent Acquisition for KBP Foods, based in the Greater Kansas City area. Hanold Associates’ Sonia Nagra and Sandra Peña led the search. Magdalena Wyko comes to KBP from Bealls, Inc. where she held various Talent Acquisition roles, progressing in tenure. As Head of Talent Acquisition at