Revlon appoints Tchernavia Rocker chief people officer

Revlon chief people officer Beauty brand Revlon Group has appointed Tchernavia Rocker to the role of chief people officer from 3 June.

Rocker will report directly to chief executive officer Elizabeth Smith and play an advisory role in building Revlon’s ethnic hair care portfolio. Ely Bar-Ness, Revlon’s current chief human resources officer, will leave his position in June.

Rocker has significant leadership experience in human resources, as well as organisational transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion, corporate strategy, and sustainability.

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She most recently held the role of chief people and transformation office at sportswear business Under Armour. Prior to this, Rocker spent more than 18 years in human resources leadership roles at Harley-Davidson, including vice president and chief human resources officer. She has also held various human resources and operations roles at Goodyear Dunlop Tire North America.

Smith said: “Tchernavia brings extensive human capital management and leadership experience to our team at a critical time in our transformation. I am thrilled she is joining Revlon and am confident her expertise will be highly valuable as we continue to drive our next phase of growth. I also want to thank Ely for his many contributions in navigating Revlon through some of its most challenging times, during which he provided guidance and counsel to employees and leaders across the organisation. I wish him all the best in the future.”