Carol Howard
About Carol Howard
Carol Howard serves as the Chief People Officer at Eptura, where she has worked since 2022. With over 25 years of experience in human resources, she has held leadership roles at various technology firms and focuses on enhancing workplace environments to improve efficiency and support employee development.
Work at Eptura
Carol Howard has served as the Chief People Officer at Eptura since 2022. In this role, she oversees a team that supports 11 global offices with over 1,000 employees. Her strategic focus is on aligning people and asset management to enhance workplace efficiency and improve employee engagement. Howard's leadership aims to create an environment where individuals can reach their full potential.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Carol Howard held various significant roles in human resources. She was the Chief People Officer at Abrigo from 2018 to 2022, where she contributed to the company's growth in the compliance, credit risk, and lending software sector. Before that, she served as Vice President of Human Resources at Spredfast from 2012 to 2015, and at Lombardi Software from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she was the Director of Human Resources at Compass Learning from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Carol Howard holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from Texas State University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Ethics at St. Edward's University, where she has been studying since 2007. Additionally, she earned an MBA from St. Edward's University in 1999. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in human resources across high-growth technology firms.
Background in Human Resources
With over 25 years of experience in human resources, Carol Howard has developed a strong background in managing HR functions within high-growth technology companies. She has held leadership roles at notable organizations, including Abbott Spine and Lombardi Software, which was later acquired by IBM. Her experience spans various aspects of human resources, focusing on enhancing workplace environments and aligning organizational goals with employee development.