Laura Cooper Chief People Officer, OwnBackup

OwnBackup Ltd. added Laura Cooper to its executive leadership team.

As chief people officer, she will lead the growing company’s global human resources operations as the organization expands its HQs amid changing workplace needs driven by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“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. “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 marketing technology company, Bluecore, where she ran a cross-functional team that helped scale the business by 350%. As Bluecore’s SVP 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), she was recently selected as one of Crain’s New York’s 2020 Most Notable Women in Talent Resources.

“Building vibrant culture is more challenging-and more important-than ever before, given the changes brought on by Covid-19,” she said. “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.“

Cooper will help accelerate OwnBackup’s momentum to support expansion. Building on a nearly 100% increase in headcount over the last 12 months, the organization aims to double again over the next year. In particular, by the end of 2020, the company expects to fill over 80 open positions across all functional areas. At its New Jersey campus, the company will double its square footage and address employees’ pandemic-related needs with integrated safety and wellness offerings to enhance the office environment for employees who want to return.