Global HR Moves to Watch: Q1 Highlights

In Q1 alone, Honch tracked over 19,000 global HR appointments, providing insights into some of the most exciting and strategic HR moves across Northern Europe and the US. We've created 2 Honch Lists highlighting 50 European and 50 US brands to watch for the rest of 2025 as they shake up their people strategy.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the key moves and companies included:

Europe’s Top HR Appointments

• Pleo (Denmark) appointed Martin Cerullo as Chief People Officer
• BIC (France) welcomed Alexandra Malak as Chief People and Workplace Officer
• Villeroy & Boch (Germany) brought on Kirsten Koob as HR Vice President
• Rituals (Netherlands) appointed Anne Jaakke as Chief Human Resources Officer
• Le Creuset (Switzerland) named Maryline Tissot Chief Human Resources Officer

Key US HR Appointments

• GitHub appointed Shweta Vohra as Chief People Officer
• Grammarly welcomed Kenny Mendes as Chief People Officer
• PENN Entertainment named Jacquie Spratlan VP of Human Resources
• Titan America brought in Robert Paxton as Chief Human Resources Officer
• Bancroft appointed Roy Day as Chief Human Resources Officer

Tracking Global HR Moves

For businesses keen to stay ahead of the global HR curve, understanding the strategic shifts and key players is critical. Honch tracks hundreds of global appointments daily, allowing you to target brands interested in your services. To keep informed about HR leadership movements worldwide, Honch is your go-to source for real-time intelligence.

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