OwnBackup, a leading cloud-to-cloud business continuity platform, today announced the addition of Laura Cooper to its executive leadership team. As chief people officer, Cooper will lead the fast-growing company’s global human resources operations as the organization expands its headquarters amid changing workplace needs driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“As we continue aggressively expanding into new markets, developing our people is just as crucial as continuing the great work we’re doing building amazing products and expanding our customer base,” said Sam Gutmann, CEO of OwnBackup. “We believe people are our most valuable asset and we are investing heavily in the growth and development of this world-class team. Laura is a creative leader, employee champion, and forward-thinking advisor who brings the experience, vision, and passion our team needs to deliver outstanding results in an inspiring, collaborative culture.”
Cooper comes to OwnBackup from leading marketing technology company, Bluecore, where she ran a cross-functional team that helped scale the business by 350 percent. As Bluecore’s senior vice president of people, she implemented a powerful foundation of human resources strategies and operations that advanced the company’s maturity. Her previous experience includes senior positions at Franklin Templeton Investments, Samsung Electronics America, and NICE Systems. A licensed attorney and certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Cooper was recently selected as one of Crain’s New York’s 2020 Most Notable Women in Talent Resources.
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“Building vibrant culture is more challenging—and more important—than ever before, given the changes brought on by COVID-19,” said Laura Cooper, chief people officer at OwnBackup. “As a company, we are laser-focused on the employee experience at this pivotal moment, despite some incredibly complex obstacles. I’m looking forward to building innovative solutions that spark engagement, enrich our culture, and supercharge performance.”