Joanne Smith

Joanne Smith is the Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Delta Air Lines, a position she has held since October 2014. In this role, she oversees the airline's global talent management, HR service delivery, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, supporting a workforce of approximately 100,000 employees. Smith is recognized for her leadership in fostering Delta's people-first culture, which has earned the company numerous accolades as a top workplace from various organizations including Forbes and Glassdoor.123

Career Highlights

• Delta Air Lines:
  • Chief People Officer (2014 - Present)
  • Senior Vice President, In-Flight Service (2008 - 2014): Managed over 20,000 flight attendants and was responsible for onboard product development.
  • Vice President of Marketing (2006 - 2008): Led the airline's brand and marketing communications.

Education

• California Polytechnic State University: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

Awards and Recognition

Joanne Smith has received several honors throughout her career, including:

• Wall Street Journal’s Top Women to Watch
• Advertising Age Top 10 Women to Watch
• Recognized as one of the 25 Power Women to Watch in Atlanta.

Smith is actively involved in various boards, including the Delta Air Lines Foundation and Agnes Scott College.123