Farrell Redwine joined Nordstrom in 2016 and has held various leadership roles throughout her tenure, most recently overseeing centres of excellence for the entire employee lifecycle. Prior to Nordstrom, she held global HR leadership roles at several corporations, including ExxonMobil and Time Inc. She was recognized by Savoy magazine as one of its 2019 "Most Influential Women in Corporate America," a prestigious list of African American business leaders and executives.

"At Nordstrom, we aim to create an exceptional employee experience so our people can create an exceptional customer experience. It is both the right thing to do and best for our business. With Farrell's deep experience and leadership, she is uniquely qualified to help us build an innovative, diverse and inclusive workforce and culture", commented Erik Nordstrom, Chief Executive Officer of Nordstrom.

In this role, Farrell Redwine and her team will support more than 55 000 employees at Nordstrom in stores, fulfilment and distribution centres and corporate centres. She will oversee all aspects of human resources including recruitment and succession planning, learning and development, recognition and retention, diversity, and total rewards.

"The heritage of service at Nordstrom is enabled by our people. I look forward to supporting Nordstrom's ambitious and exciting future by driving an inclusive culture of belonging, attracting best-in-class talent and creating a meaningful and positive work experience for our people", concluded Farrel Redwine