Rich Halbert
About Rich Halbert
Rich Halbert serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at WorkJam, where he has been instrumental in product development and strategic partnerships since 2020. He has a diverse background in technology and business development, having held various leadership roles at Microsoft and A.T. Kearney, and holds degrees from Hamilton College, Université Paris-Sorbonne, and The Wharton School.
Current Role at WorkJam
Rich Halbert serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at WorkJam since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in redefining the company's product positioning to emphasize Workforce Orchestration. He established four key pillars: task management, learning, employee self-service scheduling, and communications. Halbert played a pivotal role in the development and launch of WorkJam Everywhere, a product that integrates with various application platforms, enhancing its appeal in large enterprise sales cycles. His leadership has contributed to WorkJam being recognized as one of the 2023 Time 100 Most Influential Companies.
Professional Experience at Microsoft
Rich Halbert has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held multiple senior roles over a span of 13 years. He served as Senior Director of Enterprise Partner Initiatives from 2013 to 2016, and as Chief of Staff from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he was a Principal Program Manager for Microsoft Teams Frontline from 2016 to 2020, and a Product Unit Manager for System Center Cross Platform & Interop from 2007 to 2011. His tenure at Microsoft also included roles as Director of Business Planning & Operations for System Center and Director of Business Development.
Educational Background
Rich Halbert holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International & Comparative Political Studies from Hamilton College. He furthered his education by studying at Université Paris-Sorbonne. Halbert also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from The Wharton School. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his strategic roles in the technology sector.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before joining WorkJam, Rich Halbert worked at A.T. Kearney as an Associate from 1994 to 1996. He also held the position of Vice President of Ecommerce & Advertising at Digeo from 2001 to 2003. His diverse experience across various organizations has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of business development and strategic planning, particularly in the technology and retail sectors.
Strategic Partnerships and Expertise
Rich Halbert is recognized as a subject matter expert in unified communications, retail, and hospitality. He has contributed significantly to sales efforts aimed at digital transformation for frontline workers. Halbert has been instrumental in forming strategic alliances with major technology partners, including Qualtrics, Aware, Go1, and Google, enhancing WorkJam's technological offerings and market position.