Jonathan Fear
About Jonathan Fear
Jonathan Fear is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Coupa Software, with a long tenure in various roles within the company and previous experience at SumTotal Systems and other firms.
Professional Background at Coupa Software
Jonathan Fear is currently the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Coupa Software. He stepped into this role in 2022, overseeing various HR functions in San Mateo County, California. Previously, he served as the Vice President of Human Resources from 2018 to 2022. Before moving into HR, he was the Senior Director of Learning and Development from 2015 to 2018 and Director of Learning and Development from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in his career at Coupa, he was the Director of Customer Adoption from 2012 to 2014 and Director of Customer Success from 2011 to 2012.
Career History at SumTotal Systems
Before his long tenure at Coupa Software, Jonathan Fear served at SumTotal Systems for over eight years. He was the Senior Product Manager from 2006 to 2010, leading product strategy and development. From 2002 to 2006, he was the Technical Support Manager, focusing on improving customer support services. His role at SumTotal Systems provided a solid foundation in product management and technical support.
Early Career
Jonathan Fear began his career with ExecuTrain as the Training and Operations Director from 1997 to 2000. He later joined Docent, Inc. as the Consulting Manager from 2000 to 2001. These roles helped him accumulate experience in training, operations, and consulting, shaping his expertise in handling diverse corporate challenges.
Education and Academic Background
Jonathan Fear studied at UC San Diego, where he completed a BA in Quantitative Economics and Decision Sciences from 1991 to 1993. His educational background provided him with a robust foundation in analytical and decision-making skills, which have been crucial in his various professional roles.