Penny Thompson
About Penny Thompson
Penny Thompson serves as the Director of HR Operations at Anaplan, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Master's Degree in Education from Idaho State University and has a background in Accounting and Business Administration from The College of St. Scholastica.
Work at Anaplan
Penny Thompson has served as the Director of HR Operations at Anaplan since 2018. In this role, she partners cross-functionally to enhance the efficiency of onboarding and offboarding processes. She oversees end-to-end projects that contribute to large-scale digital transformation initiatives within the organization. Additionally, she leads a globally-dispersed team, focusing on improving HR systems and processes.
Education and Expertise
Penny Thompson holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Idaho State University. She also studied Accounting and Business Administration at The College of St. Scholastica. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her work in human resources and operations.
Background
Before joining Anaplan, Penny Thompson worked at American Express for over a decade. She served as a Human Resources Reporting Manager from 2003 to 2014, followed by her role as Director of Human Resource Operations from 2014 to 2018. Prior to her tenure at American Express, she worked as a Business Transformation Project Manager at American Express Financial Advisors from 2001 to 2003.
Achievements
In her current position at Anaplan, Penny Thompson has been instrumental in leading projects that drive digital transformation. Her role involves overseeing initiatives that enhance HR operations, demonstrating her commitment to improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness.