Freshworks has appointed Johanna Jackman as the company’s new Chief People Officer (CPO).
Jackman joins the executive team and reports to Freshwork’s Chief Executive Officer Girish Mathrubootham and President Dennis Woodside.
She will be responsible for the company’s global human resources strategy and operations, which oversees HR business partnerships, talent acquisition and employee development, facilities, compensation and benefits, corporate social responsibility programs, and diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.
A global executive who focuses on driving business impact, Jackman has led people teams at Pure Storage, LinkedIn, Microsoft and most recently served as Chief People Officer at Airtable during a hyper growth phase – where she has played a crucial role scaling talent and culture to meet big business objectives.
“JJ is a great addition to the Freshworks team,” said Mathrubootham. “Her successful track record at high-growth tech companies and her international expertise working with global teams make her the perfect fit to support our diverse employee base who drive the long-term success of our business.”
Jackman said: “I’m excited to join the Freshworks leadership team to elevate its already strong company culture and include our current and future employees in the journey as we scale.”
