Marla Hunter
About Marla Hunter
Marla Hunter serves as the Chief People Officer for both Tradesy and Vestiaire Collective, focusing on enhancing business growth and optimizing human capital. With a background in sociology and English from the University of California, Santa Barbara, she has over two decades of experience in human resources and operations.
Work at Vestiaire Collective
Marla Hunter serves as the Chief People Officer US and VP People Global at Vestiaire Collective. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's human resources strategy and operations in a remote capacity. In her role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her leadership aims to align human capital with the company's growth objectives.
Current Role at Tradesy
Marla Hunter has been the Chief People Officer at Tradesy since 2015. In this role, she has worked for nine years to develop and implement strategies that support the company's growth and operational efficiency. Her efforts are directed towards creating an environment that maximizes employee potential and drives organizational success.
Education and Expertise
Marla Hunter studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she earned degrees in Sociology and English from 1985 to 1989. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and communication, which she applies in her professional roles to enhance organizational culture and employee relations.
Background in Human Resources
Prior to her current roles, Marla Hunter worked at The Yucaipa Companies as General Manager of HR Operations and Chief of Staff from 1998 to 2004. She also served as Senior Vice President of People at TrueCar, Inc. from 2010 to 2015. These positions have equipped her with extensive experience in human resources management and operational leadership.