Kristin E. Papesh serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., where she leads the company's global human resources strategy. In this pivotal role, she oversees talent acquisition, development, and retention; diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; total rewards; and employee engagement programs. Papesh plays a key part in aligning HR practices with the company's innovation-driven goals in home and security products, fostering a high-performance culture that supports sustainable growth and operational excellence. With over 25 years of progressive HR leadership experience, Papesh joined Fortune Brands in 2021 from Stanley Black & Decker, where she was Vice President of Human Resources for the Tools & Outdoor segment, managing HR for a multibillion-dollar global business. Prior to that, she held senior HR roles at General Electric (GE) across aviation, appliances, and corporate functions, including leading HR transformations during major organizational changes. Her career also includes early positions at PepsiCo and Nestlé, building a strong foundation in talent management and change leadership. Papesh's achievements include spearheading workforce transformations that improved employee engagement scores by double digits at previous organizations and implementing data-driven DEI strategies that enhanced representation at senior levels. A graduate of Miami University with a degree in Human Resources Management and an MBA from Xavier University, she is a recognized HR leader committed to developing inclusive, agile teams that drive business results.