Jason O'neill
About Jason O'neill
Jason O'Neill serves as the Vice President and Head of People at Pryon, where he has been instrumental in implementing generative AI solutions since 2023. With a strong background in human capital management, he has held senior roles at notable companies such as Uber, Apple, and Squarespace, and possesses advanced degrees from the University of Chicago, Columbia University, and Harvard Business School.
Current Role at Pryon
Jason O'Neill serves as the Vice President & Head of People at Pryon, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on human capital strategies and has been instrumental in implementing generative AI solutions within the enterprise. His work at Pryon includes involvement in the development of the RAG Suite, which employs advanced retrieval technology to extract information from diverse content types. O'Neill collaborates with AI pioneers who have contributed to the creation of technologies such as Alexa, Siri, and Watson.
Previous Experience at Reaction
Before joining Pryon, Jason O'Neill was a Founding Partner & Advisor for Human Capital at Reaction, starting in 2019. During his five years in this role based in Palo Alto, California, he focused on enhancing organizational development and talent management strategies. His experience at Reaction built upon his extensive background in people development and human resources.
Professional Background at Major Companies
Jason O'Neill has held significant roles at several major companies. He worked at Uber as the Head of Global People Development from 2016 to 2020, where he led initiatives to enhance employee growth and development. Prior to that, he spent time at Apple in various capacities, including Head of Talent Programs, Development, and Communications, and Chief of Staff for Apple Japan. His early career included a role at The Walt Disney Company as a Learning & Development Manager.
Education and Advanced Training
Jason O'Neill holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, where he studied Strategy, Marketing, and Finance. He also completed advanced studies in Executive Coaching at Columbia University, earning an Advanced Coaching Intensive (ACI) certification. Additionally, he participated in Harvard Executive Education, focusing on Business, Strategy, and Leadership. This educational background supports his expertise in human capital management and organizational development.
Career Development and Talent Management
Throughout his career, Jason O'Neill has specialized in talent development and management. His roles have included Senior Manager of Talent Development at Apple and Director of Global Talent Management at SUMIDA CORPORATION. O'Neill has consistently focused on creating effective talent programs that drive organizational success and employee engagement across various regions, including APAC and North America.