Dana Shahar Gara
About Dana Shahar Gara
Dana Shahar Gara is the CHRO at Varonis, with over 15 years of experience in leading HR teams in technology organizations. She holds a Master's degree in Social Psychology from Bar-Ilan University.
Title
Dana Shahar Gara is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Varonis, where she has worked since 2014.
Current Role
Since 2014, Dana Shahar Gara has been working at Varonis, holding multiple roles including Director of Human Capital, VP of Human Resources, and CHRO. In her position as CHRO, she is responsible for coaching executives and managers to enhance their leadership effectiveness and fostering a high-performing culture.
Previous Experience
Before joining Varonis, Dana Shahar Gara founded Intoto Solutions, an HR consulting company, where she served from 2010 to 2012. She also held several HR leadership roles at RADCOM, including VP of Human Resources and HR Director, from 2000 to 2009. Earlier in her career, she worked as a consultant at Keinan Sheffi from 1998 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Dana Shahar Gara earned her Master of Arts in Social Psychology from Bar-Ilan University in 2003. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Behavioral Science from the same institution. In 2012, she completed a management program on Organizational Change Management at the NYU Stern School of Business.
Human Resources Leadership
With over 15 years of experience in leading HR teams in hyper-growth technology organizations, Dana Shahar Gara has been deeply involved in operational processes to enhance productivity and unlock potential in individuals. She has substantial experience in fostering high-performing cultures and coaching leadership at various levels.