Kevin Henry has been appointed as executive vice president and chief people officer of PulteGroup, reporting to the CEO. The date of his hiring is June 20, 2023. Henry has worked in talent management and team development for big organizations for more than 30 years. Kevin most recently held the position of Chief People Officer at BlueLinx Corporation, a major wholesaler of home and business building products with $4.5 billion in annual sales. Henry’s last position was Chief People Officer of the more than 700-location hotel chain Extended Stay America.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kevin Henry, an exceptional leader who brings over 30 years of experience in human resources, community engagement, and communications in large organizations,” stated Ryan Marshall, President and CEO of PulteGroup. Kevin has demonstrated skills in creating exceptional teams, cultures that appreciate and respect individuals, and environments that can draw in the best talent.
“In order to continue making PulteGroup the best place to work for the more than 6,000 people advancing their careers here, Henry said he was looking forward to working with Ryan, the PulteGroup team, and the organization’s committed human resources colleagues. The organization is well known for the various ways it is creating a culture of excellence and inclusivity, but this work must continue indefinitely. I feel motivated to help the group advance this strategic aim.”
Henry had increasingly prominent human resource positions with organizations like Snyder-Lance, Inc., Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, and Nationwide Credit in addition to his leadership responsibilities at BlueLinx and Extended Stay America. Henry holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial labor relations from Cornell University and is a member of the advisory board for the African American Leadership Academy of Charlotte as well as the board of directors of Saia Inc., a publicly traded logistics and distribution firm. He was honored with the Whitney M. Young Jr. Leadership Award from the Urban League of Central Carolinas, and Savoy Magazine named him one of the “2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.”
PulteGroup has been named by Great Place To Work and Fortune as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For for three straight years. This award comes after a number of other significant acknowledgements of the company’s dedication to promoting the growth and wellbeing of all employees. PulteGroup was recognized as one of PEOPLE’s Companies that Care, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces for Millennials, Best Workplaces in Construction, and Best Workplaces for Parents in 2022.
Source: HRTech Series
