Kevin Atkinson
About Kevin Atkinson
Kevin Atkinson serves as the Vice President of Talent at FORTNA, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition and HR strategy, having previously held senior roles at various organizations, including FORTNA, Anthem, and Verizon Wireless.
Work at Fortna
Kevin Atkinson currently serves as Vice President of Talent at Fortna, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Global Head of Talent (Senior Director) from 2018 to 2022. In these positions, he has been responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that align with Fortna's mission, vision, values, and business objectives. He has also enhanced the Global Mobility function to facilitate employee movement across geographies and functions. At Fortna, he has led a team of over 30 professionals, focusing on talent acquisition, learning and development, global mobility, and HR compliance.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Atkinson holds a Master's degree in Digital Marketing Leadership from the University of Aberdeen. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Studies from the University of Iowa. Additionally, he has completed English studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and participated in Irish Language Courses at Villanova University. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition and HR strategies.
Background
Kevin Atkinson has a diverse professional background in talent acquisition and human resources. He began his career at Verizon Wireless as a Talent Acquisition Supervisor, where he worked for five years. He then held various roles, including Talent Strategies Manager at Career Education Corporation and Manager of Talent Acquisition at Hollister Incorporated. He also served as Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at MasterBrand Cabinets before joining Fortna.
Achievements
During his career, Kevin Atkinson has launched an HR compliance function to ensure that organizational and legal requirements are met. He holds global accountability for talent strategies in an organization with over $2 billion in revenue. His leadership in integrating Material Handling Systems at Fortna has been significant, focusing on key areas such as talent acquisition and HR compliance.