Rhonda R. Holmes (She/Her)
About Rhonda R. Holmes (She/Her)
Rhonda R. Holmes serves as the Global Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Anaplan, leveraging her extensive background in finance and corporate partnerships. With experience at notable companies such as Microsoft and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, she has developed strong skills in relationship building and program management.
Current Role at Anaplan
Rhonda R. Holmes serves as the Global Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Anaplan. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she focuses on fostering an inclusive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement through various initiatives. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Program Manager for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Anaplan from 2021 to 2022.
Previous Experience
Holmes has a diverse professional background in finance and management. She worked at Microsoft as a Senior Finance Manager from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she held the position of Finance Business Partner Manager at Sage from 2016 to 2018. Her experience also includes roles at Acuity Brands as a Sales Finance Manager from 2019 to 2021 and at First Data Corporation as a Finance Manager from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Holmes studied at Clark Atlanta University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Finance in 1999. She furthered her education at the same institution, achieving a Master's degree in Business Administration - Finance in 2005. Her expertise includes relationship building, analysis, planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
Employee Resource Groups Experience
Holmes has extensive experience in forming and managing corporate Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). This involvement has been a significant aspect of her career, particularly in her current and previous roles focused on diversity and inclusion.
Early Career Background
Before her roles in corporate finance, Holmes worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2001 to 2006. She also attended Thayer Academy from 1991 to 1995, which contributed to her foundational education.