Katie Coupe

Katie Coupe is an experienced global HR executive currently serving as the Interim Chief People Officer at SeekOut, a talent intelligence pioneer.34 With over 16 years of experience in human resources, Katie has established herself as a leader in the field.4

Career Highlights

At SeekOut: Katie joined SeekOut as the Interim Chief People Officer, where she is responsible for leading end-to-end talent initiatives, total rewards, and HR business partnerships.3

Previous Roles:

• BetterUp: Prior to SeekOut, Katie held several positions at BetterUp, including:

  • Vice President of Human Resources (March 2021 - Present)
  • Executive Advisor, Strategic Global Accounts (September 2019 - February 2021)
  • Client Partnerships (January 2019 - August 2019)
  • Senior Human Capital Strategist (October 2017 - December 2018)1

• Gap Inc.: Katie worked at Gap Inc. for several years, holding positions such as:

  • Senior Human Resources Leader (HRBP) (July 2015 - October 2017)
  • Human Resources Manager (HRBP) (July 2013 - June 2015)1

Education and Certifications

Katie holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master's degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Cornell University. She is also certified as a CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach) from the Coaches Training Institute and holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) certification from the International Coaching Federation.1

Expertise and Contributions

Katie is known for her expertise in:

• Data-driven, skills-based decision-making in HR
• Talent acquisition and management
• Leadership development and coaching
• Organizational transformation

She has been a speaker at HR technology conferences, sharing insights on leveraging data for skills-based strategies and reducing bias in HR processes.2

Volunteer Work

Katie is passionate about giving back to the community. She serves as an HR Leader (Volunteer) for StartupExperts, an invite-only community of experienced HR, Finance, and Ops leaders.1