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Hain Celestial Group Announces Amber Jefferson as New Chief People Officer
"Amber has a strong reputation leading multinational organizations through transformation while driving a performance-based culture," said Wendy Davidson , Hain Celestial Group Chief Executive Officer. "She will be instrumental in designing our people strategy and building a strong pipeline of talent that will unlock our potential to drive long-term growth as a global enterprise."
Jefferson most recently served as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Farmer Brothers Coffee (NASDAQ: FARM), a leading national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of branded and private label coffee, tea, and culinary products. Prior to that role, Jefferson spent nine years at Kellogg Company in various business unit human resources leadership roles, most recently serving as head of HR for the company's North America Sales and Digital Commerce business. Earlier in her career, Jefferson held HR leadership roles with increasing importance at Sabre Corporation, a global travel software developer, and Brinker International, a leading global casual dining restaurant company.
"I'm thrilled to join Hain at such an exciting time in its 30-year history," Jefferson said. "I look forward to working closely with Wendy and the global leadership team to drive deeper employee engagement and elevate Hain's reputation as a purpose-led organization that lives its values."
Jefferson holds Master of Business Administration and Master of Science degrees from
Texas Woman's University , and a Bachelor of Science degree from
Texas A&M University . She resides in
Chicago and will connect into the company's global headquarters in
Hoboken, NJ , as part of Hain Celestials Hub & Spoke agile working model.
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities, and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J. , Hain Celestial's products across snacks, baby, beverages, meal components, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie® Snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin'® snacks, Earth's Best® and Ella's Kitchen® baby food, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney's ® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others. For more information, visit hain.com and LinkedIn.
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