Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has announced the appointment of Renato Razon as the new chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective February 17, 2025. Renato brings over 20 years of HR leadership experience and a proven track record of fostering positive workplace cultures.
Renato previously served as the senior vice president of HR Business Partners and Employment Practices at Cox Automotive, according to RNDC, where he led a diverse team of corporate, field and business-based HR partners. In this role, he collaborated with the executive team to define and execute people strategies that drove organizational success.
Renato’s career highlights also include his tenure as the CHRO at Mercedes-Benz USA, where he oversaw all HR functions, including operations, talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, compensation, benefits and diversity and inclusion. He began his career with the Daimler AG family in 1998, according to RNDC, working in various HR management roles in compensation, recruiting and HR operations.
Renato Razon to Empower RNDC Employees
Renato’s vision for HR at RNDC is to create a dynamic and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered, according to the company.
“I am truly honored to join the RNDC team. My journey in HR has been incredibly rewarding, and I am excited to bring my experience to this talented team,” said Razon in a news release. “I am eager to infuse renewed energy and a stronger sense of purpose into our work. I look forward to collaborating to build meaningful experiences and an empowering workplace where everyone feels valued. Together, let’s achieve great things!”
In addition to his professional achievements, Renato is a board advisor for Camp Southern Ground, according to RNDC, serving veterans transitioning between the military and civilian workforce along with running an inclusive camp for children with economic challenges, Autism and/or learning disabilities.
RNDC president and CEO, Bob Hendrickson, added, “Please join us in welcoming Renato to the RNDC family. We are excited to have him on board and look forward to working together to accomplish great things.”
