Cathy Skahan
About Cathy Skahan
Cathy Skahan serves as the Vice President of Global People Business Partners at N-able, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in human resources across multiple leading technology companies, she specializes in sales compensation, executive coaching, inclusion and diversity, and organization assessment.
Work at N-able
Cathy Skahan has been serving as the Vice President, Global People Business Partners at N-able since 2021. In this role, she oversees the global human resources strategy, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. Her leadership aims to align the company's people strategy with its business objectives, ensuring that the workforce is equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly changing technology landscape.
Previous Experience at NetApp
Prior to her current position, Cathy Skahan worked at NetApp from 2013 to 2021 as the Director of Human Resources, Chief Marketing Office, and CS Operations. During her eight years at NetApp, she contributed to various human resources initiatives that supported the company's growth and operational efficiency. Her experience in this role involved collaborating with senior leadership to develop HR strategies that aligned with business goals.
Career at Cisco Systems
Cathy Skahan spent a significant portion of her career at Cisco Systems, where she held multiple roles from 1998 to 2013, including Senior Human Resources Business Partner and HR Manager. Her 15 years at Cisco involved managing HR functions that supported various business units, focusing on talent management, employee relations, and organizational development. This extensive experience laid the foundation for her expertise in human resources.
Educational Background
Cathy Skahan studied at George Mason University, where she gained foundational knowledge that has supported her career in human resources. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate complex HR challenges and contribute effectively to organizational success.
Areas of Expertise
Cathy Skahan possesses expertise in several key areas within human resources. She specializes in sales compensation, which is essential for motivating sales teams. Additionally, she has a proven track record in executive coaching, helping leaders enhance their skills. Her strong background in acquisition integration focuses on merging company cultures post-acquisition. Furthermore, she emphasizes inclusion and diversity, aiming to create equitable workplaces, and is experienced in organization assessment to improve efficiency.