Kenexa, a provider of recruitment and retention solutions, today announced that Phillip Stewart has joined the company as Chief People Officer. Stewart will oversee the company's HR functions and support its continued global expansion.
Prior to joining Kenexa, Stewart was the area Human Resources director for DENTSPLY International, the largest professional dental products company in the world. He was responsible for HR activities in four divisions with 1,300 associates dispersed across North America and Canada. Earlier in his career, Stewart held positions at Sara Lee Corporation, including HR Director, for two of the company's apparel divisions and supported HR functions for operations in the U.S., Central America and the Caribbean.
Rudy Karsan, CEO of Kenexa, remarked, Phil is an awesome individual; a real business partner with a sense of humour and a very deft touch. He truly understands the importance of metrics and relationships in order to maximise the employer/employee relationship. Kenexa is truly fortunate in being able to attract Phil to join our team.
Stewart commented, Kenexa is a dynamic, exciting organisation that is a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders around the globe. I'm looking forward to leveraging my international expertise in performance management, training and development, recruitment and selection, and strategic planning to support our ongoing growth and keen commitment to exemplary customer service.
Stewart is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). He holds a bachelor's of science degree in Business Administration from Western Carolina University and is currently attending Warren University where he will earn a master's of science degree in Human Resources.
Talent Solutions Provider Welcomes Seasoned HR Executive to Support Global Growth
Kenexa, a provider of recruitment and retention solutions, today announced that Phillip Stewart has joined the company as Chief People Officer
