Bethany Smith
About Bethany Smith
Bethany Smith serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President at Milliken & Company, a position she has held since 2024. With a career spanning over two decades in human resources and engineering, she has contributed significantly to Milliken's diversity and inclusion initiatives and has held various leadership roles within the company.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Bethany Smith serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President at Milliken & Company. She has held this position since 2024, working in a hybrid capacity. In her role, she provides strategic HR support to senior leaders across various functions within the company. Her appointment as Interim CHRO occurred in October 2023, highlighting her leadership in human resources.
Previous Experience at Milliken & Company
Bethany Smith has a long history with Milliken & Company, having worked there in various capacities. She served as the VP of Human Resources, Corporate Support from 2019 to 2023, and as Interim CHRO for four months in 2023. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Operations Planning Manager and Industrial Engineer from 1994 to 1999. Her extensive experience at Milliken includes supporting the Corporate Functions and Healthcare Division.
Career at MAU Workforce Solutions
Prior to her current role, Bethany Smith spent fifteen years at MAU Workforce Solutions, where she held multiple positions including Senior Account Manager, Recruiting Manager, and Senior Recruiter. During her tenure, she led an international hiring project for Milliken while at MAU. Her experience there contributed to her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources management.
Education and Professional Certifications
Bethany Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University, which she obtained from 1991 to 1994. She has also earned several professional certifications, including SHRBP certification through the Human Capital Institute in 2018 and Certified Personnel Consultant through NAPS. Additionally, she is certified in Korn Ferry Leadership Architecture and 360.
Community Involvement and Leadership
Bethany Smith is actively involved in her community and professional organizations. She serves on the advisory boards of the University of South Carolina Business Partnership Foundation and the YMCA of Spartanburg. She is also a board member for the Charles Lea Center in Spartanburg, S.C. Her leadership roles include co-chairing the Professional Development subcommittee of Milliken’s first Women’s Network and being part of the team that initiated the company's Diversity and Inclusion program.