Traci Blackstone
About Traci Blackstone
Traci Blackstone serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Axway, where she has worked since 2017. With over 15 years of experience in HR for technology startups, she specializes in M&A integration and organizational design.
Work at Axway
Traci Blackstone has held multiple roles at Axway since 2012, contributing significantly to the company's human resources strategy. She currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources, a position she has held since 2017. Prior to this, she worked as Director of Human Resources for The Americas and Global HR Business Partner for five years. Additionally, she served as Sr. Director of Human Resources and Global HR Business Partner from 2015. Her tenure at Axway spans over a decade, during which she has focused on aligning HR solutions with the organizational culture and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Traci Blackstone earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. She later pursued a Master's degree in Human Resources at Loyola University Chicago, completing her studies from 1997 to 2000. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, particularly in areas such as M&A integration, organizational design, and effectiveness. She has over 15 years of experience in establishing HR functions within startup technology companies.
Background
Before her extensive career at Axway, Traci Blackstone worked at Andersen Consulting as a Recruiting Specialist from 1996 to 1999. She also held the position of Director of Human Resources at VCommerce for one year from 2001 to 2002. Her diverse background in human resources roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the field, particularly in the technology sector.
Achievements
Traci Blackstone is recognized for her ability to align HR solutions with organizational culture and strategy. She specializes in M&A integration and organizational design, demonstrating a consultative approach to understanding business needs. Her expertise extends to HRIS and immigration processes, which are critical in supporting the HR functions of technology companies.