Kia Painter

Shortly after receiving a bachelor’s degree in business administration from James Madison University, Kia Painter began her career with Cox Communications in Hampton Roads, Va., as a part-time human-resources assistant. She rose through the ranks, ultimately overseeing the Cox Hampton Roads talent-acquisition team. In her 16 years with Cox, she has been a part of great transformation and growth. As VP of human resources for the Southeast region, she was instrumental in the successful merger of the Gulf Coast, Central Florida, and Middle Georgia markets. She has remained focused on keeping 2,000 employees engaged amidst ongoing transformation to successfully deliver uninterrupted, optimum customer service.

This past year, Cox experienced a significant year of consolidation, and Painter remained faithful and ambitious in leading the Southeast Region. She prepared her team for change upfront and implemented ongoing mentoring programs and career circles. She has a true talent for staying connected to all of her employees at every level. She also portrays a real authenticity and love for the cable industry despite the ever-changing environment. Her commitment and dedication to Cox have allowed her to successfully climb the ranks and provided her with the opportunity to become a key player in driving growth for Cox. A Norfolk, Va., native, she resides in Kenner, La.

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