MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has appointed Robert Perkins as vice president, inclusion and talent management, the company announced.
In this newly created position, Perkins will oversee BKC's internal and external inclusion strategies. He will be responsible for ensuring progress against objectives in each of the company's inclusion pillars: work force, community, guests and operators/suppliers.
Perkins also will be responsible for BKC's talent management group. He will oversee management development, including talent assessment and reviews, leadership development and training, and succession planning. He reports to Pete Smith, chief human resources officer.
Perkins formerly worked at Sony BMG Music, where he directed the company's efforts in management and executive development, talent acquisition and diversity compliance. Perkins' other experience includes leadership roles at Time Warner, Philip Morris, Kraft Foods, Avon Products and Proctor and Gamble.
