Katia De Vaux
About Katia De Vaux
Katia De Vaux serves as the Compensation Manager at Coterra Energy since 2022, bringing extensive experience in compensation management and financial analysis across various industries. Fluent in French and English, she contributes to competitive compensation strategies and provides expert guidance to HR and business leaders.
Work at Coterra Energy
Katia De Vaux serves as the Compensation Manager at Coterra Energy, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing compensation strategies that align with the company's business objectives. Her expertise in compensation management allows her to provide strategic input and guidance to HR managers and business leadership. She actively participates in industry-leading salary surveys to ensure that Coterra Energy remains competitive in its compensation offerings.
Previous Experience in Compensation Management
Before joining Coterra Energy, Katia De Vaux held several key positions in compensation management. She worked as the Compensation Director at NCR Corporation for eight months in 2021-2022. Prior to that, she was the Compensation Manager at Academy Sports + Outdoors from 2015 to 2018, where she also served as a Senior Compensation Analyst from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she held roles at Cardtronics, first as Compensation Manager from 2018 to 2019 and then as Compensation Director from 2019 to 2021.
Financial Analysis Background
Katia De Vaux has a solid background in financial analysis, having worked as a Financial Analyst at multiple organizations. She began her career in this field at John Zink Hamworthy Combustion for six months in 2006-2007, followed by a position at St. Joseph's Hospital for eleven months in 2007-2008. She also served as a Financial Analyst at Academy Sports + Outdoors from 2012 to 2013. This experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of compensation and financial management.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Katia De Vaux holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree with a focus on Accounting and Entrepreneurship from McGill University, which she attended from 1994 to 1997. She is also a Chartered Professional Accountant with a specialization in Management Accounting. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation for her role in strategic compensation management.
Language Proficiency and Communication Skills
Katia De Vaux is fluent in both French and English, which enhances her communication capabilities in diverse environments. This bilingual proficiency allows her to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders and contributes to her effectiveness in compensation management and human resources.