Kimberley Basnight
SVP of Talent HR & Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer @Extreme Networks
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WORK HISTORY
SVP of Talent HR & Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer @Extreme Networks
Reporting to the CEO, responsible for leading the Global Talent/HR organization which includes overall talent strategy, talent management, talent acquisition, and DEI outcomes for Extreme. Focused on optimizing people processes, systems through automation, and our culture to support and accelerate our growing company. Top of mind focus includes strategically partnering with Extreme\'s E-team leaders to support their people strategies to drive better outcomes, as well as promoting and fostering an inclusive culture where all employees bring their authentic, diverse voices, and their unique talents. Supporting Extreme\'s leaders in developing and delivering talent solutions that drive individual and team performance to achieve company goals in a manner reflective of our culture, mission and core values of teamwork, transparency, candor, ownership, curiosity, and inclusion.
EDUCATION
The George Washington University
Masters Certificate - Project Management, Project Management
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems, CIS
Durham Technical Community College
Computer Electronics
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Cornell University
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
ABOUT KIMBERLEY BASNIGHT
With over 20 years of executive experience in program management, strategic planning, organizational change management, and operations, I am currently the SVP of Talent/HR & Chief DEI Officer at Extreme Networks, a global leader in cloud-driven networking solutions. In this role, I report to the CEO and lead the global talent organization, which includes talent strategy, talent management, talent acquisition, and DEI outcomes.I am passionate about optimizing people processes, systems, and culture to support and accelerate our growing company, as well as promoting and fostering an inclusive culture where all employees bring their authentic, diverse voices, and their unique talents. I also partner with Extreme\'s executive leaders to support their people strategies and drive better business outcomes. As a certified project management professional (PMP) and a lean six sigma green belt, I have a proven track record of driving IT integration for mergers and acquisitions, implementing cross-functional, business-facing project offices, and establishing and growing centers of excellence for Fortune 500 companies.
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