Jean Barbagelata
About Jean Barbagelata
Jean Barbagelata is the Chief People Officer at Matterport, with over 20 years of experience in human resources and people management, known for her leadership and strategic business partnership skills.
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Jean Barbagelata is currently the Chief People Officer at Matterport, operating out of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Current Role at Matterport
As the Chief People Officer at Matterport, Jean Barbagelata plays a pivotal role in overseeing HR, Facilities, and Global Responsibility. A key highlight of her tenure includes her significant role in leading Matterport's IPO in 2021. With over two decades of experience, Jean has proven to be highly effective in motivating and directing diverse cross-functional teams in complex business environments.
Previous Work Experience
Jean Barbagelata has a rich background in human resources and people management. She worked as Vice President, People and Places at The RealReal from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she served as Vice President, Employee Success at salesforce.com from 2011 to 2014. She held the role of HR Director at Gap Inc./Old Navy from 2010 to 2011 and as Vice President, Business Development at Lee Hecht Harrison from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she has experience as an HR Director at PG&E, PeopleSoft, and Schoolpop, Inc, as well as an HR Manager at Oracle and a Regional HR Manager at Loomis.
Educational Background
Jean Barbagelata earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Retailing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her educational background has equipped her with essential skills for her long-standing career in human resources and strategic leadership.
Specializations and Skills
Jean Barbagelata specializes in a variety of human resources and organizational development areas, including Talent Acquisition and Retention, Workforce Planning, Talent Assessment/Career Development, Organization Development and Design, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee/Labor Relations, Performance Management, HRIS Implementation, Executive Coaching, Compensation Design and Administration, Executive Compensation, Benefits Administration, Global HR, Training & Development, and Change Management. She is recognized for her strong leadership, communication, organization, and planning skills, and is known to be a creative thinker with a contagious sense of humor.