Denver, CO, USA – October 17, 2024 – DaVita, a leading provider of kidney care services, has announced the appointment of Jessica (Jess) Hergenreter as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). In her role, Hergenreter will lead DaVita’s People Services team, focusing on initiatives to engage and uplift more than 70,000 DaVita teammates globally.
Earlier this year, DaVita earned recognition as a Top Workplace by USA Today and one of America’s Most Loved Companies by Newsweek. Javier Rodriguez, CEO of DaVita, expressed his enthusiasm about Hergenreter’s appointment: “Our incredible teammates are the difference makers for the care we provide to patients. Jess brings fresh energy and innovative ideas to the CPO role, driving initiatives to attract and retain top talent while maintaining DaVita’s status as an employer of choice. We’re thrilled to welcome her aboard.”
Hergenreter joins DaVita after 13 years at Vail Resorts, where she excelled in various leadership roles, ranging from HR Business Partner to Chief of Staff to the CEO. Most recently, she led talent strategies that shaped the experience for 55,000 Vail Resorts employees, focusing on talent acquisition, development, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Earlier in her career, she provided HR consulting to a diverse range of clients, further refining her expertise across industries.
“Having lived and worked in Denver for decades, I’ve always admired DaVita’s distinctive culture,” Hergenreter remarked. “I’m honored to step into the role of CPO and look forward to continuing to support an inclusive environment that champions diversity and belonging.”
About DaVita Inc.:
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a healthcare provider dedicated to transforming care delivery to enhance the quality of life for patients worldwide. As a comprehensive kidney care provider, DaVita has been at the forefront of clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years, serving patients at every stage and setting along the kidney health journey—from slowing disease progression to supporting transplantation, acute hospital care, and home dialysis. As of June 30, 2024, DaVita served approximately 265,100 patients across 3,124 outpatient dialysis centers, with 2,672 centers in the United States and 452 in 13 other countries. DaVita has worked to reduce hospitalizations, improve mortality, and establish an equitable and high-quality standard of care for all patients.
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