Annette Alexander
About Annette Alexander
Annette Alexander is the Chief People Officer at WP Engine, with over 20 years of experience in human resources and talent management.
Title
Annette Alexander is currently serving as the Chief People Officer at WP Engine, located in Austin, Texas. Her role involves overseeing the company's human resources functions, focusing on talent acquisition, leadership development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Current Company
Since joining WP Engine in 2017, Annette Alexander has played a pivotal role in scaling the workforce during a period of rapid company growth. She has been instrumental in implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives and in building high-performing HR teams. The company has benefited significantly from her extensive experience in talent management and HR strategy.
Previous Experience
Annette Alexander has over 20 years of experience in human resources, having worked across various industries including technology, finance, and retail. She served as VP Human Resources at RetailMeNot, Inc. from 2013 to 2017 and held the position of Director, Human Resources, PayPal EMEA at eBay from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, she was Head of HR EMEA at Danaher and Head of Talent, Leadership & Resourcing at Barclays. Her career began at Dell where she spent five years as a Senior HR Manager.
Education and Expertise
Annette Alexander holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Purdue University's Daniels School of Business. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Houston. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in human resource management, complementing her extensive professional experience.
International HR Experience
Annette Alexander possesses extensive international experience, having worked in HR roles across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This global perspective has enriched her approach to talent management and leadership development, allowing her to effectively navigate and implement HR strategies in diverse cultural and regulatory environments.