Nissin Foods Hires New Chief HR Officer
Nissin Foods USA, which produces the original Top Ramen and Cup Noodles, has tapped Karen Robinson as its chief human resources officer. She will steer that function for the Gardena, Calif.-based company, overseeing employee development, internal culture, training and corporate social responsibility. She will also establish hiring practices for the company’s third U.S. manufacturing plant in Greenville County, South Carolina, set to open in 2025.
Robinson’s extensive HR background includes leadership roles at Exemplis, Apollo Education Group, Eaton and Boeing. Most recently, she was SVP of people experience at Amplify Education.
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"As we embark on the next phase of growth and expansion of the Nissin brand in the United States, it was critical to have the right leadership join our team; one that embodies our commitment to diversity and excellence,” said President and CEO Brian Huff. “With over 25 years of experience in organizational design and human resources across diverse industries, including consumer goods, manufacturing, and aerospace, Karen is renowned for leading multinational organizations through transformation and driving a performance-based culture. Her expertise will be instrumental in designing our people strategy and building a strong pipeline of talent, unlocking our potential for long-term growth as a global enterprise. We proudly welcome Karen to the Nissin family."
Robinson said she looks forward to putting her people-first approach to work in this environment. “I’m excited to be joining an iconic company like Nissin that is rooted in values, as well as a commitment to innovation and sustainability,” she declared. “My goal is to support and empower our employees, ensuring we achieve our objectives while creating a diverse environment where everyone can thrive, take bold approaches and deliver their best work.”
