Courtney Panik
About Courtney Panik
Courtney Panik is the Chief People Officer at Symphony, with a career spanning 20 years in global corporate environments, including significant roles at Yahoo and Mastercard.
Chief People Officer at Symphony
Courtney Panik currently holds the position of Chief People Officer at Symphony. She joined the company in 2020 and has since been instrumental in overseeing the human resources strategy, ensuring that the company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Her efforts focus on leadership development, employee engagement, and optimizing talent potential. Her role involves managing change, such as mergers and acquisitions, and driving large-scale reorganizations to align with Symphony's strategic goals.
Previous Roles and Experience
Courtney Panik has a career spanning over 20 years in global corporate environments. Prior to her current role, she was the Global HR Leader and Business Partner at Symphony, from 2020 to 2022. She also served as VP, Human Resources Business Partner at Mastercard for Cyber & Intelligence Solutions from 2019 to 2020. At Verizon Media, she held the role of Sr. Director, Human Resources Business Partner from 2017 to 2019. Her extensive tenure at Yahoo from 2010 to 2017 involved various positions in HR business partnership, compensation, and program management. Earlier roles include recruitment positions at Shawmut Design and Construction and Laufer and Associates.
Educational Background
Courtney Panik's educational journey includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Simmons University, which she completed between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Relations from Westminster College (PA), earned from 1998 to 2002. She further specialized in Compensation, obtaining a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation from World at Work during 2009 to 2011.
Expertise in Human Resources
Courtney Panik is known for her expertise in leading business transformation initiatives within the technology, media, and finance industries. She has a strong background in change management, particularly with mergers and acquisitions, global programs, and large-scale reorganizations. Her career highlights include a decade spent at Yahoo, where she managed international assignments in the United Kingdom and India, focusing on employee engagement and optimizing talent potential. At Mastercard, she was involved in diversifying the company's product portfolio through strategic mergers and acquisitions.
Advocacy and Mentorship
Courtney Panik is passionate about creating inclusive environments that foster innovation and collaboration. She actively advocates for the development and representation of women, serving as an ally to underrepresented groups. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in her leadership style and her ongoing mentorship efforts. She focuses on engaging the next generation of talent, optimizing their potential, and guiding them through their professional journeys.