Old Republic International Corp. (ORI) announced its appointment of Kivin Jones as senior vice president – chief human resource officer.
In this newly created role, Jones will work closely with ORI’s office of the CEO, enhancing the company’s human capital strategy and best practices across the organization, including oversight responsibilities of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, leaders said.
“Kivin brings a wealth of experience and leadership to our organization,” ORI President and CEO Craig Smiddly said in a release. “We look forward to Kivin harmonizing his insights with our culture as we align the organization for continued long-term success.”
Jones joins ORI’s executive team in Chicago with over 22 years of experience in human resource leadership. He most recently served as an executive vice president and deputy chief human resources officer for the NBA. His experience also includes human resource leadership positions at The United Services Automobile Association, Marsh, and CNA Insurance. Jones received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Michigan, and a master’s degree in human resource development from Georgia State University.