Kate Vukelich, a former Everlane and Walmart executive, has joined The Vitamin Shoppe as executive vice president and chief people officer.
In her new role, Vukelich oversees human resources strategy and operations, including talent acquisition and development, organizational culture and associate engagement across The Vitamin Shoppe stores, distribution centers and corporate support center. The Secaucus, N.J.-based Vitamin Shoppe is an omnichannel specialty retailer of nutritional products.
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Vukelich has more than two decades of experience in human resources, retail operations and organizational transformation. She succeeds Teresa Orth, who retired earlier in October, after 13 years with The Vitamin Shoppe.
Vukelich most recently served for four years as chief revenue and chief people officer at Everlane. According to a statement from The Vitamin Shoppe, “Vukelich rebuilt the fashion company’s people function from the ground up, led cultural and operational transformation, and played a key role in guiding the organization to profitability.”
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Also at Everlane, Vukelich increased her responsibilities from human resources to encompass stores, customer experience, international markets, e-commerce and marketing, the statement indicated.
Before Everlane, Vukelich spent 12 years at Walmart in a range of senior leadership roles including vice president of e-commerce supply chain people, head of strategy and human resources for Walmart Neighborhood Markets, and regional general manager for 150 West Coast stores. She also served internationally as chief of staff and HR integration executive at Massmart, Walmart’s South African subsidiary, where she helped align Walmart’s global values with local operations during a period of significant expansion.
“Kate is an exceptional leader who brings a rare combination of deep HR expertise and proven success in retail operations and P&L management,” Sharon Leite, chief executive officer of The Vitamin Shoppe, said. “As The Vitamin Shoppe embarks on an impactful new phase of growth and transformation, Kate will be a true strategic partner in shaping a people-first culture that fuels innovation, engagement, and performance.”
Vukelich, noting that The Vitamin Shoppe is at a pivotal time of expansion, said: “This is a purpose-driven organization powered by passionate teams and a bold vision for the future. As we implement a new transformation and growth plan, I’m eager to help unlock the incredible potential of our people, foster a world-class workplace culture, and ensure every Health Enthusiast associate is valued, empowered and positioned for success.”