Jennifer (JR) Rettig

Jennifer Rettig, known as JR, is a veteran in talent strategy with over 20 years of experience in leading transformational initiatives for technology companies and consumer brands globally.

A proud University of Michigan graduate with a BBA in Marketing, JR's career highlights include being part of the original retail team that launched Apple Stores in 2001 and serving as VP of Recruiting for Looker, a company acquired by Google Cloud for $2.6 billion in 2020.

JR transitioned to Pendo.io in 2021 as VP of Talent, focusing on driving growth and scalability across international markets before assuming the role of Chief People Officer in May 2023.

Her professional journey includes key roles such as Chief People Officer, SVP Talent, and VP Talent at Pendo.io, as well as leadership positions at Google Cloud, theBoardlist, Rich Talent Group, Yahoo, jcpenney, Target, Apple, Macy's, among others.

With a reputation built on passion, respect for teams, candidates, and clients, JR continues to make a mark in the industry through her strategic leadership and innovative talent management approaches.