First Round Review - Executive Function Podcast · 2026-04-10
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Building the Table: Katie Burke on Chief People Officer Leadership and Organizational Culture
Katie Burke, COO of Harvey and former Chief People Officer at HubSpot, discusses her marketing-minded approach to HR leadership, strategic culture building, and the political complexities of the CPO role. She emphasizes thinking like a marketer about employee engagement, hiring from hospitality backgrounds, and ensuring people strategy aligns with business objectives rather than seeking a seat at the table.
Metrics in this report
Cultural Recovery Timeline After Layoff
2.5years
median
Time required for organizations to recover from layoff cultural impact
HubSpot Core Values Count
5values
final
Number of values in successful HEART framework after two failed iterations
HubSpot HR Leadership Tenure
11years
total
Katie Burke's tenure in HR leadership roles at HubSpot