Diane Houde
About Diane Houde
Diane Houde is a Senior Compensation Manager with extensive experience in compensation management across various companies. She has held positions at organizations such as Proofpoint, Carbon, and 8x8, and has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Carbon
Diane Houde serves as the Senior Compensation Manager at Carbon, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing compensation strategies and programs within the organization. Her work focuses on ensuring competitive compensation practices that align with the company's goals and objectives. Diane's tenure at Carbon has spanned three years, during which she has contributed to the development and implementation of compensation frameworks that support employee engagement and retention.
Previous Experience at Proofpoint
Prior to her current role, Diane worked at Proofpoint as the Senior Compensation Program Manager for a period of six months in 2021. Located in Mountain View, California, she was involved in managing compensation programs and initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and performance. Her experience at Proofpoint added to her extensive background in compensation management.
Career at 8x8
Diane held the position of Senior Compensation Program Manager at 8x8 from 2019 to 2021, where she worked for two years in San Jose, California. In this role, she was responsible for designing and implementing compensation strategies that aligned with the company's objectives. Her contributions during this period were integral to the company's compensation practices.
Education and Expertise
Diane Houde earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies to her work in compensation management. Diane's expertise spans various aspects of compensation strategy, including analysis, program management, and employee benefits.
Background in Compensation Management
Diane has a diverse background in compensation management, having worked in various roles since 1997. Her career includes positions at notable organizations such as Vocera Communications, Stanford University, Yahoo!, PDL BioPharma, and Siemens Medical Solutions. This extensive experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of compensation structures and employee benefits across different industries.