Dena Upton
About Dena Upton
Dena Upton is the Head of People at Dandy, with extensive experience in human resources and people management roles at various companies, including Drift and LogMeIn.
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Dena Upton currently serves as the Head of People at Dandy, starting her role in 2023. She has accumulated extensive experience in human resources and people management through various positions held over her career.
Current Role at Dandy
Since 2023, Dena Upton has been leading the People function at Dandy. In her role as Head of People, she focuses on overseeing and developing human resources policies, managing employee relations, and fostering a productive work environment.
Previous Experience at Drift
Dena Upton previously worked at Drift, holding significant roles as Chief People Officer from 2020 to 2023 and VP, People from 2018 to 2020. At Drift, she was responsible for the overall strategic HR direction, workforce planning, and implementing policies that aligned with the company's growth.
Experience at LogMeIn
From 2012 to 2018, Dena Upton held the position of VP, People and Talent at LogMeIn in the Greater Boston Area. During her six-year tenure, she managed recruitment, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives to support the company's operational goals.
Education and Early Career
Dena Upton studied Business Administration at Wake Forest University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from 1990 to 1994. Her professional journey began at Accenture, where she held multiple roles including HR Manager, Process Consultant - Programmer/Designer, and HR Representative from 1994 to 1999.