Vice President – Human Resources

As the Vice President and Global Head of Human Resources at MS International, Inc. (MSI), Chris leads the HR function for the premier flooring, countertop, and hard surfaces supplier in North America. With over 15 years of experience in HR and business management, Chris has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that impact his organization’s people and bottom line. Before his career in HR, he was a business leader responsible for managing sales, supply chain, and warehouse operations for one of the largest private employers in the US.

Chris is a certified Diversity and Inclusion professional, a member of Forbes Magazine’s Human Resources Council, Newsweek Magazine’s America’s Greatest Workplaces Advisory Council, sits on the Southern California CHRO Governing Body, and is a multi-year recipient of the Distinguished HR Leaders Award. He is also a national speaker and thought leader focused on up-skilling and modernizing the HR profession.

In his current role, he partners with MSI’s executive team and the operational and sales management teams to align HR strategies with business goals. He oversees all HR activities across 50+ locations in the US, Canada, and India, including employee relations, organizational development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, training, benefits, compensation, rewards, wellness, workers compensation, injury prevention, and compliance. He also leads MSI’s HR modernization efforts, leveraging automation, big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning techniques to enhance people practices.