Penelopi Kosteas Louca
About Penelopi Kosteas Louca
Penelopi Kosteas Louca serves as the VP of People at Aterian, bringing extensive experience in HR compliance and program development. She has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including Rémy Cointreau USA, David Yurman, and Kenneth Cole Productions.
Work at Aterian
Penelopi Kosteas Louca serves as the VP of People at Aterian, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's human resources strategies and initiatives. Her responsibilities include overseeing HR operations and implementing programs that improve employee engagement and performance. Aterian is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ATER, and Louca's leadership contributes to the company's workforce development.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Louca accumulated significant experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Kenneth Cole Productions as Senior Director of Human Resources from 2017 to 2021. Before that, she served as Director of Compensation and Benefits at DVF (Diane von Furstenberg) from 2014 to 2017. Her earlier roles include Director of Payroll, Travel, Benefits & Wellness at David Yurman from 2004 to 2014 and Manager of Payroll Benefits and Administration at Rémy Cointreau USA from 2002 to 2004.
Educational Background
Louca holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Queens College, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts (MA) in Human Resources Management and Services from The New School between 1998 and 2001. This educational foundation supports her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Expertise in HR Compliance and Programs
Louca has extensive experience in implementing state and federal compliance programs within HR departments. She possesses strong analytical and financial aptitude, which enhances her HR expertise. Her passion lies in creating programs that add value to an organization's workforce, focusing on employee performance and satisfaction. Additionally, she has expertise in the operation and administration of HRIS systems, payroll, and benefit plans.
Early Career in Human Resources
Louca began her career in human resources as an HR Training and Development Assistant at Saks Fifth Avenue from 1994 to 1997. She later worked as Human Resources Manager at Sands Brothers & Co from 2000 to 2002. These early roles provided her with foundational experience in HR practices and employee development.