CHRO (former)
GNC Holdings Inc.
Daisy L. Vanderlinde was Chief Human Resource Officer of GNC Holdings Inc. from September 2014 to March 2017. Daisy is a human resources professional with more than 30 years of experience guiding organizations in areas such as strategic planning, change management, talent acquisition, and leadership development.
Daisy previously served as Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Office Depot Inc. from November 2005 to July 2011. Daisy led Office Depot Inc.'s efforts to attract, develop, engage, reward, and align talent in support of the business units' pursuit of operating success. From 2001 to 2005, Daisy served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources of Autozone Inc., where she was also SVP for Loss Prevention starting in 2002. At Autozone she was responsible for the strategic leadership of the Human Resources function, facilities support, shrink and safety objectives.
Prior to that, Daisy served as Vice President of Human Resources for Tractor Supply Company and as Vice President-Human Resources for Marshalls, Inc. She also served as a Senior HR Officer for other retailers, including The Broadway Stores.
Daisy holds a B.A. degree from Ohio State University.