Joanne Smith is an American business executive. She is the Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at

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, serving in this role since October 1, 2014. Upon her appointment she replaced Mike Campbell.

Education

Smith has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University.

Career history

Smith joined Delta in 2002 as Vice President – Marketing and Customer Service at

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. Previously she served as Senior Vice President: In-Flight Service from March 2007 to September 2014. Before that she was Vice President: Marketing from November 2005 to February 2007. She serves as a director or advisory board member of several organizations including Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, the Dean’s Advisory Council for Orfalea College of Business and

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Awards

Awards that Smith has received include: the 25 Power Women to Watch in Atlanta, Advertising Age: Top 10 Women to Watch, Wall Street Journal: Top Women to Watch, Honored Alumni of the Orfalea College of Business, and AWNY Changing the Game Award.

References

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