Lowe's taps a new chief human resources officer

Lowe's Companies has named Jennifer Weber chief human resources officer, to take over from Maureen Ausura, who is retiring after 11 years with the company.

Effective March 1, Weber will take over for Ausura and begin reporting to chairman, president and CEO Robert Niblock.

In her new role, she will oversee global human resources practices, policies and operations that involve talent acquisition and retention for Lowe's.

She joins Lowe's from Duke Energy, where she was serving as executive VP and chief human resources officer, and as executive VP external affairs & strategic policy.

Weber has more than 20 years of experience in human resources strategy, compensation and benefits, leadership development, strategic communications and change management experience in a variety of business sectors.

"Jennifer has a proven track record of developing human resources strategies that have helped companies deliver on their goals while building a pipeline of future leaders," said Niblock. "We look forward to her joining Lowe's and continuing to build a customer-centric culture."

"At the same time, we thank Maureen for her dedication to the company and leadership during the past 11 years. Maureen has been instrumental in helping transform the organization from a single channel home improvement retailer to an omni-channel home improvement company.  We wish Maureen all the best in her retirement," Niblock concluded.