Manage HR Magazine: Awards Ranking
Manage HR is proud to honor exceptional Top 10 Chief People Officers - 2025 who are transforming workplaces with purpose, empathy, and strategic vision. These leaders champion employee experience, culture, and growth to align people strategies with business goals. Their forward-thinking leadership is shaping resilient, inclusive organizations and setting new standards for the future of work.
Top 10 Chief People Officers - 2025
Kisha Smith
SVP, Chief People Officer, Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Kisha Smith is SVP, Chief People Officer at Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE), where she leads enterprise-wide human capital strategy as a member of the executive leadership team. Her career began at Walmart, where she progressed from Hiring Manager to Head of HR for a startup distribution center, building the HR infrastructure and leading large-scale operations from scratch. That foundation taught her how cultural transformation and leadership development actually work. Smith leads with a people-first philosophy, connecting talent strategy directly to organizational goals while building cultures rooted in accountability and alignment.
Kristen Stinson
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, Regency Fireplace Products
Kristen Stinson is the Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Regency Fireplace Products. She previously served as Vice President, Corporate Services at Conifex Timber and held leadership roles at BP, Tolko Industries, Finning, and the Interior Health Authority. Kristen holds a bachelor’s in human resources and labour relations from Athabasca University and will complete her Master of Arts degree from Athabasca University this December.
Luani Alvarado
Chief People Officer, Kenvue
Luani Alvarado is Chief People Officer at Kenvue. She leads the company’s people strategy, building modern and inclusive talent practices. She focuses on employee growth, belonging and recognition. Her career spans consumer health, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, including leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson. She speaks Portuguese and Spanish.
Deane Ilukowicz
Chief People Officer, TPI Composites
Deane Ilukowicz is Chief People Officer at TPI Composites, Inc. She leads HR strategy, focusing on leadership development, organizational effectiveness and associate engagement. She has experience in public and private companies, including family-owned and PE-backed businesses and has supported three IPOs. Her career spans services and manufacturing industries and she is a frequent panelist on wellness and HR strategy.
Holly Barbacovi
Chief People Officer, Hasbro
Holly Barbacovi is Chief People Officer at Hasbro, leading HR and operations. She has held senior HR roles at Bungie, Amazon and Wizards of the Coast. Holly focuses on talent management, organizational growth and creating inclusive workplaces. She has a master’s from the University of Washington and executive coaching training.
Glenn Rosen
Chief People Officer, Under Armour
Glenn Rosen is a results-driven HR leader with 30 years of global experience. Skilled in talent and organizational development, leadership growth and culture transformation, he builds high-performing teams and drives impactful change across complex environments, including major growth and turnaround situations worldwide.
Angela Santone
Chief People Officer, Regions Bank
Angela Santone is a seasoned HR executive with over 25 years of experience driving global workforce transformation. She aligns people strategy with technology and business objectives, builds high-performing teams and fosters inclusive cultures that attract, develop and retain top talent while delivering measurable organizational results.
Melissa Mann
Chief People Officer, Inspire Medical Systems
Melissa Mann is a dynamic HR leader skilled in guiding executives, building strong teams and driving organizational transformation. She excels at aligning talent strategies with business goals, fostering growth and solving complex challenges. Her experience spans startups and transformations, consistently delivering measurable results through people and performance.
Megan Podzorov
Chief People Officer, Janus Henderson Investors
Megan Podzorov drives cultural transformation through strategic people leadership. With experience across London, New York and APAC, she champions innovative approaches that elevate employee value, recognition and performance, creating authentic, empowering workplaces where teams achieve their highest potential.
Debra Fiori
Chief People Officer, Progressive Leasing
With over 20 years shaping HR strategy, Debra Fiori is recognized for earning trust across all levels, guiding boards and executives and fostering cultures where people thrive. Her empathy-driven leadership cultivates talent, unites teams and builds enduring relationships that drive meaningful organizational growth and long-term success.
