Kelly Hines Appointed as Head of Americas, Talent & Culture at KONE

Lisle, Illinois, United States, February 2025 – Kelly Hines has stepped into the role of Head of Americas, Talent & Culture at KONE, bringing a wealth of expertise in global talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, and organizational culture development. In this new role, she will focus on building a high-impact talent strategy, enhancing employee engagement, and driving cultural transformation across KONE’s operations in the Americas.

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Prior to joining KONE, Kelly led Global Recruiting Operations & Business Recruiting at Groq, where she played a strategic role in enhancing global hiring capabilities and talent acquisition processes. Her ability to streamline recruitment strategies and align hiring with business objectives positioned her as a key leader in talent transformation.

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Before Groq, Kelly held the role of Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition Strategy & Operations at Medtronic, where she oversaw executive hiring, global talent pipelines, and employer branding initiatives. She also led strategic recruiting operations, sourcing strategies, and HR transformation projects, contributing to Medtronic’s workforce growth and leadership development.

Her career includes a tenure as Director, Corporate Executive Search at Meta, where she expanded executive recruiting functions, improved hiring processes, and spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives. Additionally, she has held key leadership roles at Whirlpool Corporation, United Airlines, Mars, BP, and KPMG, focusing on talent acquisition, HR transformation, and workforce strategy.

About KONE

KONE is a global leader in elevator and escalator solutions, dedicated to enhancing urban mobility through smart, sustainable, and people-centric innovations. Founded in 1910 in Finland, KONE operates in 70 countries, with a workforce of over 60,000 employees and a service base exceeding 1.7 million units worldwide. With a mission to shape the future of cities, KONE continues to drive innovation in smart building solutions, maintenance services, and urban infrastructure.