New York City, NY — Vevo, the world’s premier music video network, has announced Latasha Kempadoo as its new Chief People Officer. Kempadoo is poised to lead the human resources strategy at Vevo, supporting an era of growth and innovation within the company.
Latasha Kempadoo brings over two decades of extensive HR experience to Vevo. Most recently, she served as the Chief People Officer at Home Chef in Chicago, where she was the inaugural HR leader from April 2021 until August 2023. At Home Chef, Kempadoo was pivotal in redefining the People function to better integrate HR strategies with business goals while enhancing the company’s employee value proposition.
Prior to her tenure at Home Chef, Kempadoo held a significant role at XPO Logistics, Inc., where she was the Vice President of Human Resources from March 2019 to October 2020. Her leadership was critical in integrating legacy companies into OneXPO, streamlining processes across various departments including HR, Sales, and Legal/Compliance. She also played a key role in establishing a new corporate entity in Pune, India, to support global operations.
Earlier in her career, Kempadoo was the Senior Director of Human Resources at XPO Logistics, and before that, she led the North American HR operations for Henkel’s Laundry and Home Care division. Her strategic approach at Henkel was instrumental in integrating their North American R&D operations into the global strategy.
In her new role at Vevo, Kempadoo will oversee all aspects of Human Resources, including talent acquisition, workforce development, and employee engagement, aligning them with Vevo’s artistic and business aspirations.
About Vevo:
Founded in 2009 by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, Vevo stands at the forefront of the music video industry, offering a wide selection of high-quality content from global superstars to emerging artists. Vevo enhances the music video experience on a multitude of platforms worldwide, including high-profile streaming services and TV-connected devices. With over 26 billion monthly views globally, Vevo continues to drive the music video evolution in the digital age, promoting wide-reaching artists and providing unparalleled exposure across multiple platforms.
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