Rent-A-Center gains a new exec

Rent-A-Center, Inc. has appointed Martin Evans as Executive Vice President – Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 18, 2017.

Evans has been working in human resources for Fortune 500 companies for the past 20-plus years.

He was most recently serving as Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President for Exeter Finance Corporation, where he reshaped and defined a new mission, values and brand for the company, reducing turnover, restructuring benefits and cultivating a unified, values-based culture.

He also served in executive human resources roles at BDP International Inc. and Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

“Martin will help drive Rent-A-Center’s corporate culture and engagement and strategically steer our coworkers forward,” said Mark Speese, Rent-A-Center’s Chief Executive Officer. “His significant experience in development, leadership, business and people skills will further strengthen our leadership team as we execute on our strategic plan to deliver enhanced stockholder value.”

“I am excited to begin my journey at Rent-A-Center and look forward to working collaboratively with Mark and the entire management team at this vital time for the Company,” said Evans.