Lars N. Minns is currently the Chief HR Officer for Mercedes-Benz, North America with responsibility for the US and Canada serving the organization since March 2015. He currently leads the organization in designing, implementing, and executing HR strategies that directly align with the company’s strategic objectives for the Sales, Marketing, and Distribution of cars, vans and parts in the United States and Canada. Under his leadership, the organization is undergoing one of the largest transformations in the automotive industry in its pursuit to be the most desired electric luxury brand in North America.
Prior to joining Mercedes-Benz, he served as the Sr. Mgr. of Talent Acquisition for The Home Depot’s At Home Services commonly referred to as the “Do it For Me” business. He led his team in executing talent acquisition strategies for the company’s fastest growing business segment. Lars spent 10 years with The Home Depot and served in roles of increasing responsibility. Most notably serving as the Sr. Mgr. of Talent Management for Operations, Services, Finance, and IT. He led all facets of Talent Management and supported those business areas in several large-scale transformational efforts aimed at increasing overall operational efficiencies. Prior to The Home Depot, Lars held various roles in IT consulting sales and recruiting during the .com and Y2K eras.
He is the current Chair for the Society of HR Management’s Atlanta chapter, a member of
Leadership Atlanta’s Class of 2022, and a Board of Trustee for Mount Vernon Presbyterian School.
Lars is a sought after presenter and facilitator and spends considerable time communicating the
importance of cultivating the right talent for business success.