Heather Dunbar
About Heather Dunbar
Heather Dunbar serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Index Exchange, where she has worked since 2022. With a strong background in HR leadership across various industries, she focuses on enhancing organizational culture and profitability through strategic talent management.
Work at Index Exchange
Heather Dunbar serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Index Exchange, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Dallas, Texas, she operates in a remote capacity. In her role, she acts as a strategic people leader, providing support to the Chief Technology Officer and the Technology Organization. Her focus includes enhancing organizational culture and aligning human resources strategies with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Index Exchange, Heather Dunbar accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at BT Americas as a Senior HR Business Partner from 2009 to 2013. Following that, she held the position of Director of HR Consulting at Capital One from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, she served as Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner at Omnitracs from 2019 to 2021, and as an HR Technology Strategy Analyst at State Farm from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Heather Dunbar studied at The Hockaday School, where she graduated Cum Laude. She furthered her education at Duke University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. Her academic background complements her professional expertise in human resources, particularly in creating effective people processes within technology, product, and analyst organizations.
Achievements in Human Resources
Heather Dunbar is recognized for her ability to unify disparate cultures into a cohesive national culture focused on excellence and service. She has a proven track record of increasing company profitability through transformational talent and organizational strategies. Additionally, she is known for developing employee relations and business processes that have become recognized as enterprise best practices.
Industry Experience
Heather Dunbar has extensive experience across multiple industries, including Technology, Professional Services, and Financial Services. Her proficiency in converting data results into actionable improvement plans and goal attainment has been a significant asset in her roles. This diverse background has equipped her with the skills necessary to address complex human resource challenges effectively.