Heather Dunn

Heather Dunn is an experienced HR leader who recently joined Brex as their Chief People Officer in February 2024.2 With a diverse background in human resources and people management, Heather has held several prominent positions throughout her career.

Career Highlights

Previous Roles::

• Chief People Officer at Gem (August 2021 - September 2023)1
• Chief People Officer at Newfront Insurance (November 2019 - July 2021)1
• Head of HR Business Partners (co-lead) at Dropbox (February 2018 - October 2019)1

Early Career:: Heather's career in HR began with internships at companies like Microsoft, Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Michigan, and Gordon Food Service.1 She then joined Microsoft full-time, participating in their HR Trax accelerated development program.

Expertise and Skills

Heather is known for her:

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills1
• Strategic consulting and influencing abilities1
• Expertise in staffing strategies and employee onboarding1
• Experience in compensation management and HR business partnering1

Professional Involvement

Advisory Roles::

• Advisor for Kindred Minds Advisory Board (April 2023 - Present)1
• HR Leader at StartupExperts (July 2020 - Present)1

Heather has also been a member of Chief, a private network designed to support and advance women executives in leadership positions.1

Recent Activities

After taking a six-month break for personal recharge, Heather joined Brex as their new Chief People Officer in February 2024.2 She remains active in the HR community, recently attending the CPOHQ Elevate 2024 conference3 and emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships between CPOs and CFOs in her professional insights.4