CHICAGO — Mondelez International announced that Stephanie Lilak will step into the roles of executive VP and chief people officer on Jan. 15.
In this role, Lilak will oversee the company’s human resources function worldwide, which includes aspects such as talent management, leadership and capability development, compensation and benefits.
“Having a winning growth culture, anchored by engaged talent, future-focused capabilities and diversity, equity and inclusion, is an absolutely critical part of our current and future success as an organization,” said Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO of Mondelez. “I am excited for Stephanie’s leadership as a champion of our people and culture.”
Lilak will report to Van de Put and also join the company’s leadership team. She is replacing Paulette Alviti, who has been with the company for over five years and is set to retire in April after a transition period.
“I want to share my deep appreciation for Paulette’s great leadership in enhancing our culture at Mondelez International and setting us on the path for an exciting future,” Van de Put said. “She has made a measured impact improving our operating model, HR systems and processes, and engagement as an organization, and I greatly appreciate her years as a trusted partner for me and our leadership team.”
Before joining Mondelez, Lilak worked at Bumble, Inc. as its chief people officer and has served as chief human resources officer (CHRO) twice in her career across varying industries. Her career sprouted at General Mills, where she spent 23 years in HR leadership roles. She also served as CHRO of Dunkin Brands.
“After spending the majority of my more than 30-year career working in food, the opportunity to lead people and culture development for such a dynamic global company with a portfolio of iconic snacking brands is very exciting,” Lilak said. “I look forward to working with Dirk and the leadership team to build on the company’s great momentum in pursuing an exciting long-term vision.”
