Deidre Paknad
Co-founder & CEO, WorkBoard
Deidre Paknad is the CEO and co-founder of WorkBoard, the leading Strategy Execution Platform powering the digital operating rhythm for companies around the globe. Deidre has founded and led three tech companies, a high-growth business as an executive at IBM, and has 17 patents granted/pending in her name. She has been twice recognized with the Computer World Smithsonian Award. At WorkBoard, Deidre works with senior leadership at some of the world’s largest companies, including AstraZeneca, Ford, Humana, Walmart, and Zendesk to clarify, align, and drive strategic priorities with greater speed and agility. WorkBoard ranked No.162 on the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ list and number 6 on the list of companies led by female CEOs.
