HSN announces new chief of human resources

ST. PETERSBURG— Multichannel retailer HSN Inc. has promoted Maria Martinez to chief human resources officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for talent acquisition and assessment, succession planning, leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, total rewards and wellness programs.

She will continue to be based at the company's headquarters in St. Petersburg.

Martinez has more than 20 years' experience in strategic planning, organizational development and team building. She joined HSN in 1995 as a manager in Human Resources Subsidiaries and was promoted to vice president in 2005.