New Chief Human Resources Officer Named At loanDepot

California-based loanDepot announced that Melanie Graper has been named chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective July 31. Graper will oversee all aspects of the company’s human capital function and drive forward critical organizational aspects of loanDepot’s Vision 2025 plan. 

Graper, who succeeds Kevin Tackaberry, will report to President and CEO Frank Martell and be based in the organization’s Orange County, Calif. headquarters and other key executive leadership. “As we work to emerge from this challenging market cycle, the continued identification, development, and retention of a diverse, high-performing team remains one of our most critical priorities to ensure our long-term growth and success,” Martell said.

Graper most recently served as chief human resources officer of CoreLogic from 2019 to February 2023. As a member of CoreLogic’s Executive Committee, she developed a human capital strategy to support change and elevate the employee experience through new reward and benefit programs, a global learning community and talent platform, and a more inclusive, empowered, and community-focused culture that was recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Graper has extensive experience in organization design, business transformation, and managing complex organizations with multiple lines of business. Prior to CoreLogic, she held senior leadership positions at the Irvine Company, J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, Mattel, and GlaxoSmithKline.

“I’m excited to be joining loanDepot at such a pivotal time in the industry and look forward to partnering with Frank and the executive team to deliver an exceptional experience for loanDepot employees, customers, and shareholders,” said Graper.

Graper received a bachelor’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California. She serves on the board of the American Heart Association, Western Region, and served as chair of the 2023 “OC Go Red for Women” campaign. Graper was recognized in the Orange County Business Journal as a “Women in Business Award” honoree in 2019.