Kelie Charles Named Chief Diversity Officer at Bath & Body Works

Kelie Charles has joined Bath & Body Works as VP, chief diversity officer.

 

Charles will be the principal diversity, equity and inclusion leader and strategist for the company, working closely with associates and senior leadership to continue to evolve and refine the company’s journey to becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. 

 

“At Bath & Body Works, our purpose goes beyond selling products. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us stronger, and it’s one of our core values as company,” said Chief Human Resources Officer Deon Riley. “Kelie brings a deep experience in this area to help forward this work for our organization.”

 

Charles joins Bath & Body Works from The Home Depot where she led the company in defining the DEI strategy, programs and initiatives for associates, communities and suppliers. Her accomplishments include devising strategies for the professional development of diverse associates and partnering to strengthen talent management processes to be more inclusive and equitable. She brings deep experience in retail, previously working as a buyer for Target and as a merchant for The Home Depot.  

 

“Diversity, equity and inclusion is more than just the right thing to do, it is a business imperative,” said Charles. “Bath and Body Works weaves DEI into all facets of its business and I am excited to join the team in supporting the diversity of our associates, customers, and communities.”

 

Charles and the Bath & Body Works DEI team will partner with executives and senior leaders to develop, resource and accelerate DEI strategies and enterprise-level programs that enable, promote and advance a high-performing, diverse and inclusive workforce.