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Deborah Hankin
Global Talent Leader | Private Equity and Public Companies
Deborah Hankin is an experienced Chief People Officer recognized for her innovative and award-winning HR efforts in public and PE-owned companies.
With a strategic approach and a focus on 'sei-katsu-sha' philosophy, she has led initiatives in performance management, talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, contributing to increased margin and EBITDA.
Formerly holding key positions at Astound Commerce, Connatix, Mediabrands, and Real Chemistry, Deborah has a proven track record of driving business continuity, restructuring teams, and implementing firm-wide performance management tools.
She has a background in Communication Studies from UCLA, a Master's in Marketing from Northwestern University, and has leveraged her time living in Japan to bring a unique perspective to her roles.
Deborah Hankin is also an accomplished author and educator, having published articles on talent and served as an adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design and a lecturer at Columbia University.
