Johanna Kent has been appointed as Chief People Officer at Virgin Hotels

Johanna Kent joins the executive team of Virgin Hotels Collection with over 27 years' experience, where she has cultivated exceptional employee experiences for some of the world's most recognized brands. Her career has been marked by achievements in talent acquisition, leadership development, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. Most recently at Virgin Orbit, she led the People & Culture team, driving a 40% growth in headcount and successfully navigated complex challenges including a SPAC transaction. At Mattel, Kent spearheaded global initiatives such as a large-scale reorganization, the acquisition and integration of a $175 million company, and provided front line HR support for over 1800 professional employees. Her proven ability to align HR strategies with business objectives and foster positive workplace cultures will be invaluable to Virgin Hotels Collection's continued success.