C.H. Robinson has appointed Valerie Capers Workman as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective November 16, 2026. In this role, she will lead the company’s global human resources organization and align talent, culture, and organizational capabilities with its long-term strategy. Her responsibilities will include strengthening leadership effectiveness, advancing workforce capabilities, and supporting a high-performance culture.
Workman brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience across complex global organizations. Most recently, she has served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Empower Pharmacy. Earlier in her career, she served as Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Tesla, where she led major people and workforce initiatives during a period of rapid organizational growth.
Why this matters: C.H. Robinson is advancing its Lean AI strategy, making workforce capabilities and organizational readiness increasingly important to its broader business agenda. Workman’s experience across high-growth and technology-driven organizations gives the company additional leadership depth as it aligns people strategy with operational and technology priorities.
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