Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced that Chief Human Resources Officer Maryjo Charbonnier plans to retire following an impactful tenure since the company’s inception and nearly two decades of service as a public-company CHRO.

Charbonnier will retire from her role on March 31 and will remain with Kyndryl as an Executive Advisor through the end of August. She will be succeeded by Mark Paulek, who will assume the role of CHRO effective April 1.

A Legacy of Culture, Talent, and Growth

“Maryjo has been instrumental in shaping Kyndryl into an employer of choice and building a culture that attracts, develops and retains exceptional talent,” said Martin Schroeter, Chairman and CEO of Kyndryl.

“Her leadership has cultivated a highly engaged workforce, established a disciplined and scalable approach to upskilling, and helped Kyndryl earn more than 100 workplace awards worldwide. Maryjo leaves behind a powerful foundation that will support our people, our customers, and the company’s growth for years to come.”

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Mark Paulek Named Incoming CHRO

Since joining Kyndryl in 2022, Paulek has played a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s human capital strategy. He has led human resources for Kyndryl’s commercial organization, helping transform the business for growth across Countries, Practices, Kyndryl Consult, and Delivery.

His appointment reflects Kyndryl’s strong leadership bench and continued emphasis on talent development and succession planning as key drivers of growth.

Advancing Talent Strategy in the AI Era

“I am pleased to appoint Mark to this critical role as we continue to execute our growth strategy,” Schroeter added. “With his deep understanding of Kyndryl’s business and strong track record of building and leading high-growth organizations, Mark is uniquely positioned to advance our human capital strategy.”

“His leadership will further strengthen our culture and ensure we have the talent and skills needed to deliver innovation and value for our customers in the AI era.”

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