Kerry Thomas
About Kerry Thomas
Kerry Thomas serves as the Head of Human Resources at Spectrum Brands, Inc., a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in human resources, having worked for notable companies such as L'Oréal and Aesop.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Kerry Thomas serves as the Head of Human Resources at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2016. In this role, Thomas oversees the human resources functions, focusing on employee engagement, talent acquisition, and organizational development. With over eight years in this position, Thomas has contributed to the strategic direction of the HR department, aligning it with the company's overall goals.
Previous Experience at L'Oréal
Kerry Thomas has extensive experience at L'Oréal, where they held multiple roles over several years. Thomas worked as an Employee Relations Manager from 2007 to 2012, managing employee relations issues in Melbourne. Prior to that, Thomas was involved in various capacities, including HR Manager for PPD & Key Projects from 2012 to 2014, Change Manager for the SAP Implementation Project from 2006 to 2007, and Employee Relations Manager from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, Thomas began their career at L'Oréal as a Human Resources Coordinator from 1999 to 2003.
Consulting Role at O GROUP LIMITED
In 2016, Kerry Thomas worked as a Consultant in Human Resources at O GROUP LIMITED for a duration of 11 months. This role involved providing expert HR advice and support to the organization, leveraging Thomas's extensive background in human resources management.
Experience at Aesop
Kerry Thomas served as the Human Resources Manager, Global at Aesop from 2014 to 2016. In this position, Thomas was responsible for managing HR strategies and initiatives on a global scale, contributing to the company's growth and employee development.
Educational Background
Kerry Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Monash University, completed between 1990 and 1994 and 1998 and 2001, respectively. Additionally, Thomas earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship at Swinburne University of Technology, completing the program from 2018 to 2020.