Kevin Cox is Chief Human Resources Officer for GE. In this role, he was responsible for leading GE's global HR organization, including Talent Management, Leadership Development and Learning, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations and Security.
Kevin has been a leader in Human Resources for nearly three decades, focused on driving business results through the unique intersection of strategy, talent and culture. With a distinct focus on leadership, his areas of expertise include developing top talent, succession planning for critical roles, helping organizations thrive in dynamic conditions and leading large-scale complex change.
Prior to joining GE, Kevin served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at American Express for 14 years. Previously, he spent 16 years at Pepsi-Cola and the Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG), where he held positions leading strategy, business development, technology, and Human Resources. He played a significant role in the successful initial public offering of PBG in 1999.
In addition, Kevin has extensive corporate board experience, having served on the boards of the Kraft Heinz Company, Corporate Executive Board (CEB), Virgin Mobile USA, and Chefs’ Warehouse.
Active in a number of professional organizations, Kevin serves as Chairman of the Health Transformation Alliance, as a board member of the Human Resources Policy Association and as a member of Gartner’s CHRO Leadership Board.
He is a recipient of the 2015 Distinguished Human Resource Executive Award from the Academy of Management (AOM). This annual award honors executives who have made significant contributions in the field of HR practice, research and education. In 2009, he was named a Fellow of the National Association of Human Resources.
Kevin holds a Master's of Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Arts from Marshall University. He is based in Boston and Connecticut, where he and his family enjoy their involvement with a wide range of charitable organizations in the community. He is currently learning to play the guitar.