Emily Forbes
About Emily Forbes
Emily Forbes serves as the Senior Director of People and Talent at Spanx, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources, she has held various leadership roles at notable companies including Ralph Lauren and Troutman Sanders LLP.
Work at Spanx
Emily Forbes has held the position of Senior Director, People and Talent at Spanx since 2021. In this role, she focuses on strategic human resources initiatives and talent management. Prior to her current position, she served as Director, Head of Talent Acquisition at Spanx from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she collaborated directly with Blackstone and the CEO on C-suite executive search initiatives following the company's acquisition, demonstrating her involvement in high-level talent strategy.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Spanx, Emily Forbes worked at Ralph Lauren in various roles related to talent acquisition. She served as Director of Talent Acquisition for Ralph Lauren and Club Monaco from 2017 to 2018, and previously as Manager of Talent Acquisition for Club Monaco from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she held the position of Director of Talent Acquisition for Club Monaco from 2015 to 2017. Her extensive experience in talent acquisition has contributed to her expertise in identifying and recruiting top talent.
Background in Human Resources
Emily Forbes began her career in human resources at Troutman Sanders LLP as an Administrative Assistant from 2010 to 2011. She then transitioned to Karen Harvey Consulting as an Executive Recruiter, where she worked from 2011 to 2014. This progression through various roles in human resources and recruitment has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of talent management and organizational development.
Education and Expertise
Emily Forbes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, where she double majored in Journalism and Sociology. Her educational background supports her strategic approach to human resources, particularly in understanding organizational dynamics and effective communication within diverse teams.
Strategic HR Initiatives
In her current role at Spanx, Emily Forbes serves as a strategic HR business partner and coach for multiple departments, including Design, Merchandising, Marketing, Creative Services, and Supply Chain. She emphasizes building strong foundations, processes, and infrastructure to support long-term growth, prioritizing people as the company's most important asset.