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Knoxville, TN-based Nello-John Pesci as Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
Scripps Networks Interactive has become the leader in lifestyle media in the home, food and travel categories. Delivering content across a host of media platforms, our brands - HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel, Great American Country, Asian Food Channel & TVN - connect with viewers to provide relevant ideas, information and solutions every day, everywhere. Our desire to influence and inspire extends beyond media to include strong community and business relationships. Through our corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion efforts, we are committed to making a positive difference with those we come into contact with every day.
About the Person
Nello-John Pesci, also known as NJ, was elevated to Chief Human Resources Officer at Scripps Networks Interactive in March 2015. In this role, Pesci oversees the company`s human resource operations with a focus on aligning recruiting, talent management and organizational design with the company`s operating objectives and long-term strategic growth priorities. Preceding his new role, Pesci served as Scripps Networks` Executive Vice President of Human Resources and the lead human resources business partner for all of Scripps Networks` domestic and international businesses, including its networks, sales organizations, operations, corporate functions, international and digital operations. He was responsible for the development and execution of the HR strategies in support of these units. Pesci joined Scripps Networks Interactive in 2010 after 19 years as a global human resources leader for The Procter & Gamble Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. While at P&G, Pesci served in a number of line and HR roles with progressing responsibilities. In his final role at P&G, Pesci led the HR team that supports P&G`s largest organizational unit, global supply chain and labor relations. Pesci`s international experience comes from completing a three-year assignment in Frankfurt, Germany where he played an important role in the integration of the Wella Professional acquisition. Preceding his HR career, Pesci worked as an analyst for the United States Department of Defense in Washington, D.C. Fluent in Italian, Pesci has also spent considerable time working as a missionary in southern Italy and Sicily. Pesci earned a master`s degree in organizational behavior from Brigham Young University and serves as a member of that program`s advisory board. In addition, Pesci presently serves on the board of directors for the Webb School of Knoxville and the CTHRA (Cable and Telecommunications Human Resource Association). He also serves on local boards for United Way of Greater Knoxville and the Department of Management Advisory Board for the University of Tennessee`s College of Business Administration.
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