Stan Duncan

About Stan Duncan

As Chief People Officer at Condé Nast, I lead global people strategy for a company at the forefront of culture-shaping media. Our iconic brands—Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Wired, Architectural Digest, and more—reach over 1 Billion people each month across print, digital, video, and social platforms.I’m proud to support a global workforce that brings intelligent storytelling and diverse perspectives to life in 32 markets around the world. My focus is on enabling our talent to thrive by fostering an inclusive, agile, and high-performance culture that aligns with our mission of creativity, innovation, and impact at scale.Prior to Condé Nast, I served as Chief Human Resources Officer in both public and private sector organizations, spanning financial and professional services. With extensive experience in digital transformation and workforce modernization, I’ve partnered closely with CEOs, boards, and executive teams to navigate change, shape strategy, and compete for top talent globally.Key areas of expertise include transformational change, executive compensation, diversity, board governance, M&A, and being a trusted advisor at the highest levels of leadership. I believe in people-powered innovation—and in building environments where great talent can do the best work of their careers.

Experience

1. Chief People Officer

   Condé Nast

   Dec 2019 — Present · New York, NY, US

   About Condé NastCondé Nast is a global media company producing world-class content across print, digital, video, audio, and social platforms, reaching more than 1 billion consumers in 32 markets. Our iconic portfolio includes many of the world’s most influential brands, such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Architectural Digest (AD), Bon Appétit, Wired, and others.Across our platforms, we create content that shapes culture and connects with audiences in powerful ways—from groundbreaking journalism and storytelling to cinematic video and audio experiences. We develop original content for major streaming and digital platforms including Netflix, Amazon, and Investigation Discovery, while distributing more than original videos annually—reaching over 1 billion monthly views on YouTube and dozens of global partner channels.Our work has been recognized with some of the most prestigious awards in media, film, and journalism, underscoring our commitment to creative and editorial excellence.Academy Award 2025 –Best Live-Action ShortAcademy Award 2025 – Best Documentary ShortPulitzer Prizes 2025 – The New Yorker won three PulitzersPeabody Award 2025 – Podcast “In the Dark”National Magazine Awards 2025 – Nominations for The New Yorker, Glamour, and WiredAdditional honors include Polk Awards, Emmy and Critics’ Choice AwardsStrategic & Cultural Milestones:Appointment of Roger Lynch as the first global CEO in April 2019Integration of U.S. and international operations across 12 unified marketsOne of the largest editorial and organizational transformations in the company’s history—bringing global teams and brands into closer alignmentThe first Diversity & Inclusion Report and launch of the Condé Code—our shared mission and values framework, and in place today around the worldApproximately employees worldwide

Education

• The University of Alabama

  BS, Human Resources

Skills

• Talent Management
• Employee Engagement
• Succession Planning
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• Employee Relations
• Organizational Design
• Employee Benefits
• Leadership
• Management
• Executive Pay
• Executive Management
• Leadership Development
• Executive Development
• Personnel Management
• Retail
• Organizational Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Training
• Marketing
• Deferred Compensation
• Workforce Planning
• Onboarding
• Hris
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Labor Relations
• HR Policies
• Employer Branding
• Strategy
• HR Transformation
• HR Consulting
• Industrial Relations
• Recruiting
• Benefits Administration