Shanan Lesselyoung
About Shanan Lesselyoung
Shanan Lesselyoung is the Senior Vice President, HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Development at Kohl's Department Stores, where she leads HR initiatives for the Merchandising and Technology sectors.
Title and Role
Shanan Lesselyoung is currently the Senior Vice President, HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development at Kohl's Department Stores. In this role, she leads HR business partners specifically for the Merchandising and Technology sectors. Additionally, she oversees enterprise-wide talent management initiatives, including acquisition and development.
Experience at Kohl's Department Stores
Since 2014, Shanan Lesselyoung has held various leadership roles at Kohl's Department Stores. She started as Vice President, Talent Acquisition and later became Vice President, Business Human Resources and Talent Acquisition. In 2020, she advanced to her current position as Senior Vice President, HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development. Throughout her tenure, Shanan has been instrumental in launching new technologies to enhance the shopping experience.
Experience at Wells Fargo
Before joining Kohl's, Shanan Lesselyoung spent nearly a decade at Wells Fargo. From 2005 to 2008, she served as Vice President, Human Resources before being promoted to Senior Vice President, Talent Acquisition, a role she held until 2014. Her responsibilities included leading talent acquisition strategies and initiatives.
Earlier Career
Shanan Lesselyoung's career began at ProStaff, where she worked as a Staffing/Recruiting Manager from 1997 to 2003. She later moved to Strong Financial Corporation, serving in an executive recruiting capacity from 2003 to 2005. These roles laid the foundation for her extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources.
Education and Qualifications
Shanan Lesselyoung earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cardinal Stritch University, completing the program between 2000 and 2003. Her educational background has fortified her understanding and execution of business strategies, particularly in human resources and talent management.