Anna Chalon
About Anna Chalon
Anna Chalon serves as the Head of People at Runway since 2022, bringing extensive experience in talent acquisition and diversity initiatives from her previous roles at Frame.io and Adobe.
Current Role at Runway
Anna Chalon serves as the Head of People at Runway, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's human resources strategies, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and diversity initiatives. Her leadership contributes to fostering a positive workplace culture and aligning the workforce with the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Frame.io
Before joining Runway, Anna Chalon worked at Frame.io, where she held several key positions. She served as the Director of Recruiting and Diversity & Inclusion from 2018 to 2020. Following this, she became the Senior Director of Talent and Diversity & Inclusion at Frame.io, an Adobe Company, from 2020 to 2022. Her roles focused on enhancing recruitment processes and promoting diversity within the organization.
Experience at Adobe
Anna Chalon worked at Adobe for a brief period as the Senior Director of Talent and Diversity & Inclusion from January 2022 to May 2022. This role involved strategic oversight of talent management and diversity initiatives within Frame.io, emphasizing the importance of inclusive hiring practices and employee development.
Education and Qualifications
Anna Chalon has a diverse educational background. She studied Private Law at Paris-Pantheon-Assas University, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she attended London Music School from 2010 to 2011, focusing on Guitar, Music Business, and Production. She also participated in a summer program at Berklee College of Music, studying Guitar and Songwriting in 2011.
Career Progression and Early Roles
Anna Chalon began her career in talent acquisition at Percolate Inc., where she held various roles from 2015 to 2018, including Recruiting Coordinator, Talent Acquisition Associate, and Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition. She also worked as a Marketing & Talent Coordinator at Unilever from 2014 to 2015. These early experiences laid the foundation for her expertise in recruitment and diversity initiatives.