Monro picks industry vet to lead talent acquisition efforts

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Monro Inc. has hired Matt Henson to become its chief human resources officer.

In his new role, Mr. Henson will lead Monro's human resources function and strategy, including talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and all other facets of organizational and performance management, the company said.

"Matt brings the exact expertise we need to drive an engaged, inclusive and high-performing team," Monro President and CEO Mike Broderick said.

"His extensive experience in the automotive aftermarket industry and impressive track record of aligning talent development with business goals will be instrumental in advancing our vision to be a best-in-class service organization.

"Most importantly, Matt shares our core value that our teammates are the foundation of our business and will be the key drivers to realize the full potential of our growth strategy," Mr. Broderick said. "His passion for people and commitment to building a strong and diverse team will be critical in our success through the next phase of our transformation."

Monro is considered the largest independent tire retailer in the U.S., according to Tire Business calculations.

Mr. Henson has more than 25 years of experience in human resources, leading field-focused human capital management strategies for large retailers. He most recently served as vice president of field human resources at AutoZone Inc., where he led the field human resources organization to ensure the organization was supported by the right talent to maximize growth opportunities and deliver strong customer service to more than 6,500 retail stores.

Among his previous positions, he led talent acquisition and diversity efforts at Bloomin' Brands Inc. and Del Technologies Inc.

"I am honored to join Monro's experienced and passionate leadership team and excited to build upon the company's culture of operational excellence and customer service to help achieve its strategic goals," Mr. Henson said. "I'm excited to work alongside Mike and the entire leadership team who share a commitment to keep people at the forefront and know the value of investing in talent.

"As Monro advances in its transformation journey, I look forward to supporting the growth of our teammates and continuing to build a diverse workplace to best serve our customers and communities."