QVC Group has named a new chief people officer.
The social commerce company, whose portfolio includes QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill and Grandin Road, has announced that Tony Williams will be appointed to the role, effective April 28. Williams will oversee the entire global team member experience portfolio, including people & organization, global impact, talent management, and total rewards & people operations. He will report to Mike Fitzharris, president of QVC U.S. and chief operating officer, and serve as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team.
Williams most recently served as the senior VP of global human resources, transformation enablement & regions at The Estée Lauder Companies, with global responsibility for people strategy and operations across six regions. Prior to his 11-year tenure with Estée Lauder, Williams held senior people leadership roles with Tyco International, Remy International, and Air Products and Chemicals.
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“Tony has valuable hands-on leadership experience working with diverse global companies, effectively enabling them to successfully navigate through complex transformation,” said Fitzharris. “I am confident that Tony’s leadership and experience will continue to elevate our people strategy and drive our business forward.”
QVC Group reaches more than 200 million homes worldwide via 15 television channels, which are widely available on cable/satellite TV, free over-the-air TV, and FAST and other digital livestreaming TV. The retailer also reaches millions of customers via its QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, websites, mobile apps and more.