Katie O’connell Jones Sphr, Shrm Scp
About Katie O’connell Jones Sphr, Shrm Scp
Katie O’Connell Jones is the SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Fannie Mae and the President and Owner of POET Consulting, LLC, with extensive experience in HR leadership roles across various organizations.
Company
Katie O’Connell Jones is currently working as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Fannie Mae in Richmond, Virginia. She also has an advisory role at the Center for Executive Succession. Additionally, she is the President and Owner of POET Consulting, LLC, which focuses on performance, organizational effectiveness, and talent consulting.
Education and Expertise
Katie O’Connell Jones holds an Executive Certificate from Cornell University in Strategic Human Resources Leadership. She also holds certifications, including an ATD Coaching Certificate, DDI Leadership 360, and PDI Profiler. She has a strong expertise in aligning HR services with business strategies and designing talent models to improve business results.
Professional Background
Katie has a rich professional background in HR leadership roles. She worked at PRA Group as Chief Human Resources Officer from 2019 to 2022. At SunTrust, she held multiple roles including SVP, HR Business Partner Group and Integration Leader from 2013 to 2017, and SVP, Sr Human Resources Business Partner for Consumer Bank and Mortgage from 2009 to 2013. She was SVP Human Resources at United Guaranty Corporation from 2007 to 2009, and previously, an SVP Human Resources at SunTrust from 1990 to 2007.
Roles and Responsibilities
In her role as Chief Human Resources Officer at Fannie Mae, Katie O’Connell Jones is a member of the management committee. She collaborates closely with leadership teams, providing insights on integrating HR strategies with business goals. She specializes in performance and organizational effectiveness, designing talent models, and delivering executive coaching aimed at enhancing personal and team effectiveness.
Achievements and Recognitions
Katie O’Connell Jones is known for her collaborative approach and ability to act as a trusted advisor. She has developed high-performing HR and business leadership teams throughout her career. She also advocates for enriching leadership dynamics and synergy through stakeholder connection and thought partnership. Her background in risk management complements her ability to balance opportunity, rewards, and risk within business strategies.