Clay Johnson
About Clay Johnson
Clay Johnson serves as the Regional Head of Human Resources for Asia Pacific and Deputy Global Head of Human Resources at SWIFT, bringing over 20 years of experience in human resources across multiple regions. He is recognized for his empathetic leadership, strong relationship-building skills, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Work at SWIFT
Clay Johnson currently serves as the Regional Head of Human Resources for Asia Pacific and Deputy Global Head of Human Resources at SWIFT, a position held since 2020. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at SWIFT from 2015 to 2018 and as an Agile Transformation Lead in the Human Resources stream from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at SWIFT has involved strategic and operational contributions to human resources across the Asia Pacific region.
Education and Expertise
Clay Johnson holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from The Catholic University of America and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the College of Charleston. He also studied Spanish and International Business at Tecnológico de Monterrey. Johnson is a certified organizational coach, focusing on employee experience and corporate culture, which complements his extensive background in human resources.
Background
Clay Johnson has over 20 years of experience in human resources across various regions, including the United States, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. His career includes roles at notable organizations such as The Urban Institute, International Crisis Group, and CareerBuilder. He has developed a strong foundation in benefits, HRIS, payroll, and strategic people management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Clay Johnson has demonstrated a proven track record in delivering people management strategies at both strategic and operational levels. He is recognized for his strong relationship-building skills and collaboration across all levels of an organization. Johnson is also a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a specific focus on supporting the LGBTQ+ community.