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Founder, People Ink | Former EVP of People at JetBlue | Expert on Values-Based Corporate Culture & Leadership

Ann Rhoades Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Founder, People Ink | Former EVP of People at JetBlue | Expert on Values-Based Corporate Culture & Leadership

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Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
ABQ - Albuquerque

Primary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork

Secondary Topic Category:
Customer Experience / Service

 

Ann Rhoades Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Ann Rhoades is the founder of People Ink and a former executive at JetBlue Airways, where she played a pivotal role in establishing the airline's renowned values-based culture. With over 25 years of experience in HR and corporate culture development, she has also held key positions at Southwest Airlines and Doubletree Hotels. Ann is a highly sought-after speaker and author, known for her expertise in creating high-performing, values-driven organizational cultures.

Ann Rhoades is a distinguished corporate executive and the founder of People Ink, a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations build unique, values-centric workplace cultures. She is widely recognized for her instrumental role in the founding of JetBlue Airways, where she served as the Executive Vice President of People. At JetBlue, Ann established a strong, values-based culture that has been a cornerstone of the airline's success and employee engagement. Before her tenure at JetBlue, Ann was the Vice President of the People Department at Southwest Airlines, where she contributed significantly to the airline's celebrated corporate culture. She also served as the Executive Vice President of Team Services for Promus Hotel Corporation, overseeing brands such as Doubletree Hotels, Homewood Suites, and Embassy Suites. Throughout her career, Ann has been a passionate advocate for values-driven leadership and employee empowerment. She authored the book "Built on Values: Creating an Enviable Culture that Outperforms the Competition," which provides insights and strategies for building and sustaining successful organizational cultures. Ann continues to share her expertise as a keynote speaker, inspiring leaders to foster environments where employees thrive and organizational goals are achieved.
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