Kontoor Brands, Inc., the lifestyle apparel company led by Wrangler and Lee, promoted Pete Kidd as EVP and chief human resources officer, effective immediately, reporting to President, CEO and Board Chair Scott Baxter.
Kontoor said in a release that Kidd is responsible for its global human resources strategy and operations, including total rewards, talent acquisition and retention, talent and organizational development, and HR information systems. He will also translate business strategy into actionable HR programs to fuel performance and growth and oversee DEI strategy.
“As an accomplished leader with a deep commitment to the employee experience, Pete’s track record and extensive background driving innovation, talent programs and HR performance will enable us to take our HR strategy to new heights and deliver continued value to our employees, customers and shareholders,” said Baxter.
Kidd has worked for Kontoor Brands as SVP of Global Total Rewards since joining the company in 2022. Before that, he was the SVP of Total Rewards at SAIC, Inc., VP of Total Rewards at Perspecta, Inc. and VP of Compensation and Benefits in North America at Sodexo, Inc. Kidd also held senior HR roles with Freddie Mac as a senior director of its HR business initiatives and a director of HR projects.
“At Kontoor, our people are our most valuable asset. We are thrilled to have Pete join our executive team to continue to champion our employees,” added Baxter.
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