Joanne Smith is an American business executive. She is the Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Delta Air Lines, serving in this role since October 1, 2014.[1] Upon her appointment she replaced Mike Campbell.[2]

Joanne Smith
Smith speaking at an event.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materCalifornia Polytechnic State University (BBA)
OccupationBusiness Executive
Years active2002 - present
EmployerDelta Air Lines
TitleChief People Officer at Delta Air Lines
TermOctober 1, 2014 - present
PredecessorMike Campbell
Board member ofAtlanta Habitat for Humanity
Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Education edit

Smith has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University.[3]

Career history edit

Smith joined Delta in 2002 as Vice President – Marketing and Customer Service at Song.[2] Previously she served as Senior Vice President: In-Flight Service from March 2007 to September 2014. Before that she was Vice President: Marketing from November 2005 to February 2007.[3]

She serves as a director or advisory board member of several organizations including Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, the Dean's Advisory Council for Orfalea College of Business and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.[1]

Awards edit

Awards that Smith has received include: the 25 Power Women to Watch in Atlanta, Advertising Age: Top 10 Women to Watch, Wall Street Journal: Top Women to Watch, Honored Alumni of the Orfalea College of Business, and AWNY Changing the Game Award.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "JOANNE SMITH E.V.P. AND CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER". Delta Air Lines. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Carey, Susan (August 27, 2014). "Joanne Smith, E.V.P. and Chief People Officer". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Joanne Smith". Bloomberg L.P. 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.