The Intersection of Talent Pipelines and Workforce Plans

Sandy Soto is the Vice President of Executive Talent Acquisition for HSNi , which consists of HSN, a multi-channel direct to consumer business ( TV, Internet) and Cornerstone Brands, which represents seven catalogs in the home and softline categories ( Home Catalogs- Frontgate, Ballard Designs, Grandin Road and Smith & Noble: Softline Catalogs- Territory Ahead, Travelsmith and Garnet Hill ) .

She is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of Executive Talent Acquisition for the organization and works very closely with all senior leadership. This includes providing strategic and operational leadership to her team as well was insuring that HSNi is positioned to attract and acquire the best talent in the market place. Her role includes the evaluation of internal and external talent, delivering new sourcing strategies and technologies which will bring greater efficiencies to the recruiting processes, and insure that HSNi as an Employment Brand, remains on the cutting edge of acquiring talent in the market place for future brand growth and success.