The Vitamin Shoppe announced the appointment of Kate Vukelich as executive vice president and chief people officer, effective Oct. 20.
In this role, Vukelich oversees all aspects of 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.
Vukelich brings over two decades of experience in human resources, retail operations and organizational transformation across leading global brands. She most recently served as chief revenue and chief people officer at Everlane. During her four-year tenure, she grew her portfolio of responsibilities from human resources to encompass stores, customer experience, international markets, e-commerce and marketing.
Before Everlane, Vukelich spent 12 years at Walmart in a range of senior leadership roles of increasing responsibility, including vice president of eCommerce supply chain people, head of strategy and human resources for Walmart neighborhood markets and regional general manager for 150 West Coast stores.
“Kate is an exceptional leader who brings a rare combination of deep HR expertise and proven success in retail operations and P&L management,” said Sharon Leite, CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe. “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.
“I’m excited to welcome her to our executive leadership team as we advance our strategy to elevate the brand and create the leading destination for health and wellness.”
“I’m thrilled to join The Vitamin Shoppe at such a pivotal time in the brand’s evolution,” said Vukelich. “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.”
