Dana Atherton is a seasoned global talent acquisition executive known for her strategic expertise and passion for connecting top-tier talent. With over 25 years of experience, including 18 in tech at companies like The Trade Desk and Western Digital, she excels in designing scalable, innovative recruitment strategies for competitive, diverse industries.
At Western Digital, Dana played a pivotal role in leading a large-scale M&A transformation. She successfully unified three disparate talent acquisition teams, systems, and processes, driving the company’s Global Talent Acquisition transformation roadmap.
Currently, as Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Jamf, she leads a diverse global team, achieving notable milestones such as 977 hires in 2022, implementing a global diversity recruiting strategy, and reducing time-to-fill and time-to-hire in 2023. She is a trusted talent partner and advisor to senior leadership, aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives and addressing critical talent gaps. Dana earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, and is an active member of the National Human Resources Association (NHRA). She participates in industry forums such as the OC HR Executive and Leadership Roundtable and the Executive Talent Acquisition Forum. Recently, she was named to the Higher Community Talent100 2024, which honors innovative global leaders shaping the future of talent acquisition.
