As Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Susan Insley empowers a global workforce and plays a pivotal role in shaping NextNav’s culture, talent strategy, acquisition, and development. She is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that attracts top-tier talent, promotes innovation, and enhances employee engagement.
A results-driven leader, Susan has a proven track record of driving business growth by aligning people strategies with corporate objectives and implementing innovative practices to develop talent and inspire teams. With career-spanning leadership roles in Human Resources and Finance, Susan has contributed to the success of industry leaders such as Intel, Verisign, and VMware. As senior Vice President of Human Resources at VMware, she spearheaded transformative talent strategies and guided executive leadership through critical organizational transitions. Beyond her professional achievements, Susan is deeply committed to making a difference. She serves on the board of Team Telomere, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Telomere Biology Disorders and advancing research toward a cure.
Susan earned her bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Georgia and holds professional certifications in Internal Audit and Risk Management Assurance.