Rodney W. Whitmore

Rodney W. Whitmore is Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for the Economist Group, a leading source of analysis on information on international business and world affairs, delivered through a range of formats, from newspapers and magazines to conferences and electronic services. Whitmore is a proven strategic thought-leader who brings extensive experience in improving the performance of major global corporations. In this position, Whitmore designs and directs the human capital strategy for The Economist businesses worldwide.

Prior to joining the Economist Group, Whitmore served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for the Healthcare Supply Chain Services – Pharmaceutical (HSCS-P) segment of Cardinal Health. Whitmore is a member of the Chief HR Executives Network of the Society of Human Resource Management, and the Senior Human Resource Executive Forum. He also serves on the Executive Advisory Council of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources.

Whitmore has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.