Janice Robinson Burns

Janice Robinson Burns is a seasoned human capital executive with extensive experience in talent management, learning, and organizational transformation. She currently serves as the Chief Transformation Officer at Degreed, a position she has held since July 2023.1

Career Highlights

At Degreed::

• Chief Transformation Officer (July 2023 - Present)
• Chief People Officer (July 2021 - July 2023)

During her time at Degreed, Burns has focused on designing practical talent solutions, mobilizing talent through internal marketplaces, and creating knowledge communities for employee learning.1

Previous Roles::

• Chief Learning Officer at MasterCard (August 2012 - April 2020)
• Senior Vice President, Central Resources at MasterCard (February 2001 - February 2005)
• Vice President, Diversity and Worklife at MasterCard (December 1998 - February 2001)

Expertise and Contributions

Burns is known for her strategic approach to talent development and organizational capabilities. At MasterCard, she led global teams in designing and implementing learning solutions, aligning business strategies with talent development needs.1

As a human capital futurist and strategist, she develops and implements talent management and development programs that drive business results.2 Her work often involves:

• Innovating learning experiences
• Driving cultural transformation
• Encouraging innovation
• Improving individual performance

Recognition and Awards

Throughout her career, Burns has received numerous accolades, including:

• Featured in Global Human Capital Trends 2016 by Deloitte University Press
• Cover article in Chief Learning Officer Magazine (2018)
• Named "Woman of the Year" by Woman Looking Ahead (2003 and 2007)
• Listed among "Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America" by Savoy Magazine (2012, 2018)
• Recognized in the "Top 100 CLOs" by Chief Learning Officer Magazine (2017)1

Janice Robinson Burns is a respected thought leader in learning technologies and learning experience design, known for driving advancements in the learning industry through partnerships with learning technology companies.1