Milliken & Company has announced the appointment of Bethany Smith as its Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, overseeing all HR matters on behalf of the diversified global manufacturer. Smith has served as Interim Chief Human Resources Officer since October 2023, stepping into the position upon the departure of Craig Haydamack.

"Bethany stepped up and filled a critical role on our leadership team," shares Milliken President and CEO Halsey Cook. "Over the years, Bethany has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues by demonstrating excellence and leadership in every task she takes on. She is the right person to lead Human Resources at Milliken."

Prior to becoming Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Smith served as Vice President of Human Resources for Milliken's Corporate Support functions, providing strategic HR support to Milliken's six corporate enabler functions.

In this role, she was the HR business partner to the senior leaders of these functions—all while being an active participant in Milliken's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program. Other previously held roles included HR Vice President for Milliken's Healthcare Division, HR Director for Milliken's Textile Business and Director of Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development.