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CIOReview proudly presents the Top 10 Women HR leaders in the IT Industry - 2026, recognizing accomplished professionals who are shaping the future of workforce management across the technology sector. These leaders develop people-centric strategies and create workplace environments that support organizational growth while addressing the evolving needs of a digital workforce. Through their leadership, they help organizations attract top talent, strengthen employee commitment and build teams capable of sustaining innovation and long-term business success in the IT industry..

Top 10 Women HR leaders in the IT Industry - 2026

Top 10 Women HR leaders in the IT Industry - 2026

Director of Human Resources, Resolution Think

Mona Rafi brings a people-centered and business-aligned approach to human resources leadership. As Director of Human Resources at Resolution Think, she works closely with leadership to align workforce strategy with operational priorities, contract execution and long-term organizational growth.

VP, Head of HR Business Units, ACI Worldwide

Monika Bose-Samanta believes people strategy delivers the greatest value when it is directly aligned with business strategy. By connecting workforce decisions to organizational priorities, she helps ensure the business has the leadership, skills and culture needed to execute its goals. Her remit spans workforce planning, organizational design and effectiveness, talent management, employee engagement, leadership advisory and change, all focused on preparing the organization for long-term success.

VP, Human Resources, COEs, Unity

Erica Teiger is the vice president, human resources, centers of excellence at Unity. Her career spans compensation, HR operations and enterprise people strategy across large organizations. At Unity, she leads HR centers of excellence that support workforce practices across the company. Her career trajectory reflects a sustained focus on creating people frameworks that remain effective through periods of organizational change.

Vice President Human Resources, CACI International

Tamar Becks is a people and culture leader at CACI International with expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, employee engagement, and organizational development. She is passionate about creating inclusive workplace cultures, strengthening employee resource groups, and driving initiatives that enhance leadership, belonging, and positive business outcomes across complex organizations.

Human Resources Director, Cloud Sales, NetApp

Dorothy Regan Rizzo is an accomplished human resources executive and HR Business Partner at NetApp with extensive experience supporting global technology organizations. She specializes in organizational design, talent management, change leadership, compensation, performance management, and workforce strategy, helping businesses build high-performing teams and navigate growth through strategic people initiatives.

Vice President, Human Resources, North America, Radware

Noreen Rosica is Vice President of Human Resources, North America at Radware, where she leads strategic HR initiatives that support business growth and organizational effectiveness. She has extensive expertise in talent management, leadership development, employee relations, change management, and building high-performing workplace cultures across global technology organizations.

Vice President Human Resources, HealthStream

Kendra Deas is an accomplished human resources executive with deep expertise in talent strategy, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and culture transformation. She has led people initiatives for prominent organizations, helping align workforce strategies with business goals while fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces. She is also an active nonprofit and community leader.

VP of Human Resources, WEX

Sherry Olson is an accomplished human resources executive at WEX with extensive experience leading people strategies for high-growth SaaS and technology organizations. She specializes in talent management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and culture transformation, partnering with business leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams that drive sustainable growth.

Director, Human Resources - GTM, Paylocity

Jennifer Higgins is a seasoned human resources executive at Paylocity with extensive experience aligning people strategies with business objectives. She specializes in talent management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, change management, and employee engagement, partnering with leaders to build high-performing teams and foster inclusive workplace cultures that support sustainable organizational growth.

Director, Human Resources, CCC Intelligent Solutions

Ali (Hays) McKeon serves as director, human resources at CCC Intelligent Solutions. Her work sits at the intersection of talent strategy, employee experience and business growth. Over a decade with the organization, she supports people-focused initiatives within a publicly traded software company operating across a complex insurance and automotive technology ecosystem. She focuses on helping employees develop confidence, capability and long-term career momentum.