Debbie Connelly

Debbie is the chief people officer and SVP, human resources for Hyland Software and has global responsibility for developing and executing the people strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization. She joined Hyland in 1997 as the company’s 25 th employee. In her role, Debbie oversees areas that drive a high-performing culture; those areas include talent acquisition and development, diversity, equity and inclusion, total rewards, employee experience, corporate social responsibility, and Hyland’s onsite childcare centers. Debbie holds a Master of Public Administration degree in healthcare administration as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Cleveland State University. She lives in Rocky River, Ohio with her husband and four children. Prior to joining Hyland, Debbie held a position in employee benefit sales and service, where she developed an extensive knowledge of benefit design, implementation, compliance, and administration.