What: Farrell Redwine will join the executive team and report to Nordstrom CEO Erik Nordstrom.

Why is it important: Nordstrom is committed to diverse workforce representation at every level of leadership. Redwine was recognized by Savoy magazine as one of its 2019 "Most Influential Women in Corporate America," a prestigious list of African American business leaders and executives.

Redwine joined Nordstrom in 2016 and has held various leadership roles throughout her tenure, most recently overseeing centres of excellence for the entire employee lifecycle. Prior to Nordstrom, she held global HR leadership roles at several other large corporations, including ExxonMobil and Time Inc.

She will oversee all aspects of human resources including recruitment and succession planning, learning and development, recognition and retention, diversity, and total rewards.

Nordstrom Announces New Chief Human Resources Officer Farrell Redwine