Savan Hacknorath
About Savan Hacknorath
Savan Hacknorath serves as the Senior Vice President of People at Extend, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in human resources, having held leadership roles at various organizations including Elite World Group, BSE Global, and Burberry.
Work at Extend
Savan Hacknorath has served as the Senior Vice President, People at Extend since 2021. In this role, he has focused on enhancing employee engagement and communication through the implementation of a company intranet and wellness activations. He has also hired the first dedicated talent acquisition director to strengthen recruitment and onboarding processes. Additionally, he created a bonus plan and 401k matching program to improve employee benefits and retention. Hacknorath has standardized processes to support the company's scaling efforts and meet high growth targets. He is an active member of the senior leadership committee, collaborating with cross-functional leaders across various departments.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Extend, Savan Hacknorath held several significant positions in human resources. He worked as Chief Human Resources Officer at Elite World Group for 11 months in 2021. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner at BSE Global from 2017 to 2019. He also served as Director of Human Resources at Vince from 2013 to 2016 and held the role of Director, Global Human Resources at Marc Jacobs for one year from 2016 to 2017. His experience includes a senior management role at Burberry from 2008 to 2013 and earlier positions at Robert Half International and Bebe.
Educational Background
Savan Hacknorath earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics from Iowa State University. He also studied Human Resources Management and Services at Pace University, where he achieved a Certificate in Professional Human Resources Management. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in human resources and people management.
Leadership and Collaboration
At Extend, Savan Hacknorath plays a vital role in leadership and collaboration. He sits on the senior leadership committee, where he works closely with leaders from engineering, product, sales, business development, marketing, and operations. This collaborative approach helps align human resources strategies with the overall goals of the organization, ensuring a cohesive effort towards achieving high growth targets.