VSP Vision Celebrates Kristi Cappelletti-Matthews' Recognition as Top CHRO for Fourth Consecutive Year

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Today, VSP Vision^™ announced its Chief Human Resources Officer, Kristi Cappelletti-Matthews, has been named to N2Growth's 2024 LEADERS40: Top CHRO List for the fourth consecutive year. This honor recognizes exceptional human resources leadership worldwide, underscoring Cappelletti-Matthews’ influence and commitment to fostering innovation and excellence at VSP Vision. 

“Kristi’s annual ranking among the world’s top HR leaders should come as no surprise to anyone who’s had the privilege to work with her,” said VSP Vision President and CEO Michael Guyette. “Under Kristi’s leadership, VSP’s unique culture, driven by our values, remains at the core of who we are and how we operate. This foundation helps empower growth for our employees, which in turn drives growth for our stakeholders—the doctors, members, and clients—we proudly serve every day.”

The 2024 LEADERS40: Top CHRO Award, curated by N2Growth, spotlights 40 distinguished CHROs from organizations around the world who have showcased excellence in their roles and set new benchmarks in human resources management. These leaders are recognized for shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative, people-driven companies.

Award recipients are selected by a panel of N2Growth team members and outside advisors based on the following criteria:

• Organizational Design and Change Management: The top criteria for 2024 as it reflects the need to align the workforce with evolving company objectives, particularly in the context of digital transformation and AI adoption.
   
• Leadership Development: Leadership development is a continued critical priority, with an emphasis on equipping leaders to manage and drive change effectively. 
   
• Business Acumen and Organizational Impact: CHROs are tasked with finding ways to enhance productivity while managing costs, which includes leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency.
   
• Inclusivity and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and robust environmental, social, and governance initiatives, with a particular focus on fostering inclusive environments for leaders with disabilities. 
   
• Industry Influence: Significant impact within their industries and broader communities, including thought leadership, innovative practices, and active participation in industry forums.
   
• People-Centric Leadership: Genuine concern for team well-being, characterized by transparency, accountability, and empathy. This includes initiatives that promote mental health, work-life balance, and open communication.
   
• Innovative Workforce Initiatives: Implementation of forward-thinking workforce development plans and programs that anticipate future skills needs and foster continuous learning and innovation.
   
• Employee Satisfaction: Proven evidence of positive workforce dynamics, high engagement levels, and employee satisfaction.

Cappelletti-Matthews was selected for her visionary approach to human resources and her confident navigation of strategic changes like digital transformation and AI implementation to meet company objectives. Her focus on leadership development, operational efficiency, and employee well-being has contributed to continued growth and success.

For more details on Cappelletti-Matthews' recognition and the complete 2024 LEADERS40: Top CHRO Award list, visit N2Growth.com. 

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About VSP Vision 
At VSP Vision^™, our purpose is to empower human potential through sight. As the first national not-for-profit vision benefits company, this is what drives everything we do. For nearly 70 years, VSP Vision^™ has been the leader in health-focused vision care. Every day, the people that power our complementary businesses—VSP^® Vision Care, Marchon Eyewear, Inc., Visionworks^®, Eyefinity^®, Eyeconic^®, VSP^® Optics, and VSP^® Ventures—work together to create a world where everyone can bring their best vision to life. That means providing affordable access to eye care and eyewear for 85 million members through a network of more than 42,000 doctors. It also means expanding access to vision care to those disadvantaged by income, distance, or disaster through VSP Vision^™ Eyes of Hope^®. To date, more than 4 million people in need have received access to no-cost eye care and eyewear through one of our Eyes of Hope programs. Learn more about how we’re reinvesting in greater vision, health, and opportunities for all at vspvision.com.