Schnucks names Freeman to lead HR

Laura L. Freeman

​Schnucks Markets on Tuesday said it had appointed Laura L. Freeman as its new chief people officer.

Freeman will lead human resources for Schnucks, a St. Louis company that employs nearly 15,000 teammates in stores, facilities, warehouses and offices across the Midwest. She will also serve on the company’s senior management team and report to Schnucks chairman and CEO, Todd Schnuck.

Freeman brings more than 30 years of experience in human resources, talent management and organizational development from her work with Fortune 500 companies as well as domestic and international organizations in the manufacturing, restaurant, hotel and service-based industries. Her expertise includes developing and implementing strategies that support business plans as well as operational objectives.

“Laura is a great addition to our team, and we look forward to her leadership and guidance as we continue to serve customers in our 99 stores across five states,” said Todd Schnuck, in a statement.

“After becoming familiar with the Schnuck family and the Schnucks organization as a whole, I’m honored to join the team,” Freeman said. “I consider it a great challenge and privilege to lead the human resource efforts of such a renowned company.”

Before joining Schnucks, Freeman was with Win With HR, a solutions provider based in Memphis, Tenn., specializing in the hiring and selection process, compensation management, benefits, leadership development skills, culture and engagement, change management coaching and employee relations.