HPE appoints Kristin Major as Chief People Officer; Alan May to support Juniper Networks merger
Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) has announced the appointment of Kristin Major as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, effective from February 1, 2024.
Kristin will work directly with Antonio Neri, President and CEO of HPE. She will assume responsibilities from EVP of HR, Alan May, who held the role for the last eight years. Alan will continue to support the company’s merger with Juniper Networks.
In her new role, Kristin brings over 28 years of experience and will be responsible towards HR function, focusing on innovation, talent management, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, as well as culture. She has been associated with the company in various roles since 2011. She previously held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Officer for the last year. Prior to that, she served as Senior VP of Human Resources at Aruba for over four years. She also worked with Skadden Arps as Counsel for Labour and Employment and with Snell & Wilmer as an Attorney.
On the academic front, Kristin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona and completed a Juris Doctor programme at Georgetown University Law Centre.
Welcoming Kristin to her new role, President and CEO Antonio said, "Having worked in several different parts of the business over the last 12 years, Kristin has strong relationships and a deep understanding of the needs and opportunities across the enterprise. Our team members love her, and she shares my passion for culture and creating an environment where our team members can thrive."
Kristin expressed, “My top priority is building high-performance teams and cultivating and supporting highly engaged leaders who enable team members to take on new challenges, learn, and grow in a healthy, inclusive environment.”
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Extending wishes to Kristin, Alan posted on LinkedIn, "I’m delighted that Kristin Major will succeed me as EVP and Chief People Officer of HPE. Kristin is an outstanding BU leader and exceptional HR professional who will bring her passion, energy and enthusiasm to the role. I look forward to supporting Kristin as I assume responsibility for the integration of the Juniper Networks acquisition in the months ahead."
