Karen Viera Email Address

Senior Vice President, Global Chief People Officer

Founded in San Antonio, Texas, in 1952, Church's Chicken is a highly recognized brand name in the Quick Service Restaurant industry and is one of the largest quick service chicken concepts in the world. Church's Chicken serves up a rich tradition of gracious Southern hospitality and freshly prepared, high quality, authentic home-style fare, to help people provide affordable, complete meals for their families. Church's menu includes its world famous Original and Spicy chicken, Tender Strips and chicken sandwiches with classic sides and hand-made from scratch honey-butter biscuits. The Church's system consists of more than 1700 locations in 25 countries and system-wide sales of $1.2 billion. Throughout the world the company operates two brands: Church's Chicken and Texas Chicken.

VP/CHRO k_viera@bellsouth.net Transformational strategic business partner and change agent with more than 15 years of human resources experience, delivering remarkable results at the organizational, system, process, and individual levels. Trusted advisor and coach skilled in defining the big picture and driving action at the tactical level. Background includes real-world business experience including P&L management, union and non-union experience and appointment to business boards. A record of achievement in partnering with CEOs and other senior leaders to drive human resource initiatives in support of business strategy. Specialties: Strategic Business Leader Labor Union Negotiation / Corporate Employee Relations HR Programs & Policies Employee Engagement Champion Talent Acquisition Strategies Leadership Development Performance Management Systems Succession Planning Mediation / Dispute Resolution Compensation and Benefits Mergers & Acq