NetApp, a leader in intelligent data infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Alessandra Yockelson as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This strategic move comes as the company seeks to enhance its people and organizational strategies amid a dynamic market landscape.
Yockelson, who has over 25 years of experience in human resources and talent management, is set to contribute significantly to NetApp’s success. Her distinguished career has included leadership positions at prominent companies such as Pure Storage, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Diageo, and Phillips. She was most recently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Pure Storage, where she headed organizational transformations that led to global performance improvements.
Yockelson here will manage every aspect of NetApp’s human resources department, including hiring, performance management, employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and compensation. Her appointment demonstrates NetApp’s commitment to cultivating a high-performance culture and supporting its employees as the company continues to grow.
George Kurian, CEO of NetApp, expressed his excitement about Yockelson’s arrival, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Alessandra to NetApp as we aim to evolve our company culture and accelerate our growth.” Her extensive experience and strategic vision will be extremely beneficial as we continue to provide value to our employees, customers, partners, and shareholders.”
Yockelson expressed her excitement about joining NetApp, saying, “NetApp’s strong reputation for technology leadership and collaborative culture is inspiring.” I am excited to work with our talented team to create an environment in which our employees can excel and succeed.”
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