Tyler Allen
About Tyler Allen
Tyler Allen serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at The North Face, a VF Company, where he has worked since 2023. He previously held various HR leadership roles at Microsoft and Nike, and possesses extensive international experience in talent management and mergers and acquisitions.
Current Role at The North Face
Tyler Allen serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2023. In this role, he oversees HR strategies and initiatives that align with the company's mission and values. His leadership focuses on enhancing employee engagement, talent development, and organizational effectiveness within the company, which is based in Denver, Colorado.
Previous Experience at Nike
Tyler Allen held multiple roles at Nike, including Vice President of Global Talent Management from 2020 to 2023 and Senior Director of HR Business Partner Global Apparel from 2017 to 2019. He also served as Senior Director of Talent Management for Product & Innovation from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Nike involved developing talent strategies and managing HR functions that supported the company's global operations in Portland, Oregon.
Career Background at Microsoft
Tyler Allen worked at Microsoft in various HR roles from 2007 to 2015. He served as Senior Manager of Compensation & Benefits for Eastern Europe in Munich, Germany, and later as Senior HR Manager for Windows Phone Engineering in Redmond, Washington. His final position at Microsoft was HR Director for Mergers & Acquisitions, where he contributed to strategic HR initiatives during a critical period of growth and change.
Education and Expertise
Tyler Allen holds a Master's degree in Human Resources from Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. He also studied Business Management and Human Resources at Utah State University - Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. His expertise spans multiple Communities of Expertise, including Talent Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Total Rewards, which informs his strategic HR leadership.
International Experience and Personal Interests
Tyler Allen has gained international experience by living and working in Europe, which has enhanced his leadership capabilities and cultural insights. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys outdoor activities and often escapes to the mountains, reflecting his passion for nature and adventure throughout all seasons.