Heather Hartford
About Heather Hartford
Heather Hartford serves as the Chief People Officer at Acquia, a position she has held since 2015. With extensive experience in talent operations and human resources, she previously worked at Rue La La and Digitas in various leadership roles.
Work at Acquia
Heather Hartford has served as the Chief People Officer at Acquia since 2015. In this role, she oversees the company's human resources strategies and initiatives. Her tenure at Acquia has lasted for nine years, during which she has contributed to shaping the workplace culture and employee engagement at the organization, located at 53 State Street.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Acquia, Heather Hartford held the position of Chief People Officer at Rue La La from 2009 to 2015. Her experience in human resources also includes a significant role at Digitas, where she served as SVP/Global Talent Operations from 2007 to 2009 and as SVP/General Manager of the Boston Office from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she worked at Digitas as VP/Director of HR and Resource Allocation from 1997 to 2004.
Early Career Background
Heather Hartford began her career in advertising at TJX, where she worked as Director of Advertising for Marshalls from 1992 to 1997. She also spent three years at Hill Holliday Advertising in Account Services from 1989 to 1992. Her early roles provided her with foundational experience in managing teams and operations.
Education and Qualifications
Heather Hartford studied at the University of New Hampshire from 1984 to 1988, earning a degree that supports her extensive career in human resources and management. Prior to her university education, she completed her high school education at Concord High School, where she achieved her diploma from 1980 to 1984.