Germaine Yokoyama-Heiliger

Germaine Yokoyama-Heiliger is a People Experience/Operations Executive with a rich background spanning over 25 years across various industries and countries.

With a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Santa Clara University, Germaine has held key HR leadership positions during IPOs at Proofpoint, DreamWorks Animation, Loudcloud (Opsware), and Calico Commerce.

Known for her strategic leadership in managing diverse workforces and fostering a participative management style, Germaine excels as a team builder and a consultant on organizational development and employee-related issues.

Her professional journey includes roles such as Former Chief People Officer at Luxe, Vice President, People at Earnin and Thumbtack, and Vice President of Human Resources at Proofpoint.

Germaine has also occupied positions like Production Executive at DreamWorks Animation, Head of HR at PDI/DreamWorks Animation, HR Manager at Opsware, and HR Manager at Calico Commerce and Netscape Communications.

Previously, she served as the Vice President of People Operations at veroHR and indulged in travels across EMEA during her tenure as a Traveler.