HSN Names Martinez to Human Resources Post

June 16, 2014  by in Executive Changes, Furniture Retailing, Industry   

In her new role, she is responsible for providing leadership in executing human resources strategies to support the company's business objectives. She will have specific responsibility for talent acquisition and assessment, succession planning, leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, total rewards, and wellness programs. Martinez will remain based at the company's headquarters in St. Petersburg, Fla.

"Maria has developed and spearheaded a number of internal initiatives that have supported our strategic objectives and made an impact across the HSNi portfolio of brands," said Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSNi. "She is innovative and results-oriented and her proven track record as a leader and expertise in human resources makes her the perfect candidate for this position."

Martinez has more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, organizational development and team building. She joined HSN in 1995 as a manager in human resources subsidiaries and was promoted to vice president in 2005. Martinez then left HSN and went on to hold several senior-level positions in human resources for Bausch & Lomb and Darden Restaurants. She also established the Laser Spine Institute's human resources function and supported the expansion of the organization's business to multiple sites.

Martinez rejoined HSNi in 2010 where she most recently served as senior vice president overseeing the talent management function for HSN and human resources and talent development for the Cornerstone brands. She also played a role in the integration of the Chasing Fireflies brand into HSNi.