Shamayne Braman

Shamayne Braman is a strategic business leader who currently serves as the Chief People Officer at Sonos, Inc., with a strong background in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).124

Professional Background:

• Previously served as Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Target Corporation12
• Held global DEI roles at HealthPartners and Thomson Reuters13
• Worked as a Teach for America corps member, driving education equity12

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in English from Princeton University
• Master's degree in education policy and management from Harvard University34

Current Role at Sonos:

• Chief People Officer since June 20225
• Previously Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer from October 2021 to September 20225
• Responsible for driving global DEI strategy, focusing on:
  • Workforce diversity
  • Equitable and inclusive workplace culture
  • Leveraging inclusivity to fuel business outcomes1

Community Involvement:

• Serves on the board of:
  • AchieveMpls
  • Penumbra Theater
  • Twin Cities Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable Executive Committee23

Personal Details:

• New Jersey native
• Avid runner
• Musical interests include soca, reggae, calypso, and Afrobeats3