Joan is a senior advisor at Norwest, providing counsel to our portfolio companies on human resources and talent development. Joan has more than 35 years of leadership experience in designing and implementing innovative, results-oriented HR programs and best practices that create and inspire cultures of innovation and growth. Joan is passionate about developing strong managers and leaders and creating an environment where employees are highly engaged and able to do the best work of their careers.

Most recently she served as the Chief People Officer at DocuSign where she led the company’s global human resource function – including talent acquisition, talent development, performance management, total rewards, HR information systems, diversity, inclusion and belonging, the DocuSign IMPACT Foundation and more. She previously served as Chief People Officer and SVP of global HR at SaaS-industry leaders Marketo and Responsys and has also led global HR for ZipRealty, ShoreTel, and ZANTAZ.

She served on the Board of Directors of Mineral, an HR technology and compliance organization, is an advisor to leading technology companies.

Joan is also the co-founder of CPO Forum, a collaboration of Chief People Officers dedicated to enhancing their leadership skills and addressing emerging industry-wide challenges.