Gale Iguchi is a dynamic and visionary Human Resources executive with over 30 years of experience guiding organizations through transformation, growth, and cultural evolution. With a personal mission centered around helping individuals and businesses unlock their full potential, Gale has consistently demonstrated a unique blend of strategic foresight, empathetic leadership, and results-driven execution. Her distinguished career is defined by a hands-on approach to organizational development, talent management, and leadership coaching that fosters both business excellence and human connection.

Throughout her expansive career, Gale has played an instrumental role in the HR leadership of a variety of technology-driven companies, ranging from early-stage startups to global enterprises. Her versatility and adaptability have allowed her to thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, often stepping into organizations during critical inflection points such as mergers, acquisitions, or rapid scaling. From establishing foundational HR structures to reengineering performance systems, her impact has been both immediate and enduring.

At 6sense, where she most recently served as Principal Organizational Development Partner, Gale applied her deep knowledge of team dynamics to enhance company culture and leadership effectiveness. As a certified Team Effectiveness Survey (TES) facilitator, she spearheaded transformative workshops that surfaced organizational friction points, strengthened interpersonal collaboration, and catalyzed leadership growth. Her initiatives not only improved team cohesion but also aligned individual development with company-wide strategic objectives.

At 6sense, Gale served as Director, People Business Partner for Technology and G&A functions for about 1.5 years before transitioning into an individual contributor, part-time role in Organizational Development. In this capacity, she worked closely with technical teams and executive leaders to drive HR strategies that supported cultural integration and business agility. She played a vital role in shaping career pathing frameworks, fostering inclusive leadership, and stewarding teams through transitions—all while ensuring that employee engagement and performance remained high.

As a Senior People Partner at Alector, Gale brought her strategic HR acumen to the life sciences arena. Supporting both Research and Non-clinical departments, she delivered high-touch coaching and led organizational design efforts during key growth phases. Her ability to bridge scientific innovation with human capital needs underscored her agility in adapting HR best practices across industries.

Gale’s tenure at Evernote as Director of HR Business Partnerships was marked by global influence and large-scale impact. She led a cross-functional HR team supporting learning and development, business partnerships, and engagement initiatives across continents. Notably, she introduced a holistic training curriculum for managers and professionals that significantly improved employee development and retention. Her efforts were central to aligning the people strategy with the company’s broader innovation roadmap.

Earlier in her career, Gale made notable contributions at Machine Zone, she was a key stakeholder in the implementation of Workday’s HRIS platform, refined performance management cycles, and created a values-driven organizational culture. As a senior leader, she provided strategic guidance across performance marketing, G&A, and technical teams, balancing operational needs with people-centric leadership.

Her consulting work also reflects a wide-ranging expertise. As an independent HR consultant, Gale advised C-suite executives on compensation design, talent strategy, and culture alignment, especially during M&A activities. This role showcased her capability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, seamlessly moving between boardroom conversations and on-the-ground program development.

Beyond traditional HR roles, Gale pursued her passion for wellness and human potential through entrepreneurial work. As the founder of The Hungry Heart, she coached clients on emotional aspects of health and nutrition, a venture that highlighted her holistic approach to human development. The experience of managing every aspect of a small business—from marketing to client relations—enriched her leadership toolkit and broadened her empathy as a people leader.

Earlier in her journey, Gale held leadership roles at M86 Security, Business Objects, Portera Systems, and other prominent companies. Her tenure at M86 was especially impactful, where she orchestrated HR integration post-acquisition and contributed to the company earning a “Best Places to Work” accolade. Her efforts to create standardized compensation and relocation systems demonstrated her commitment to structure, transparency, and employee experience.

Gale holds a Bachelor of Science from San Jose State University and a Certificate in Organizational Development Best Practices from Brandman (Chapman) University. Her international exposure includes leading initiatives and managing HR programs across India, Taiwan, the UK, Singapore, Japan, and New Zealand. These experiences further enhanced her cultural competence and ability to guide global workforces with nuance and sensitivity.

As she now seeks to expand her impact through board service, Gale brings not only deep HR and organizational insight but also a desire to give back and help guide businesses from a strategic vantage point. She envisions board participation as an opportunity to share wisdom, organize vision, and uplift leadership teams through governance that reflects compassion, competence, and clarity.

Character:

Gale exemplifies authenticity and resilience, rooted in a value system that prioritizes empathy, fairness, and inclusion. Her personal integrity is matched by a humble confidence that makes her both a trusted advisor and a beloved colleague.

Knowledge:

With over three decades of cross-industry HR leadership, Gale brings mastery in organizational development, performance strategy, and cultural transformation. Her insights are grounded in both academic learning and lived experience, including international work across multiple continents.

Strategic:

Gale’s ability to link human capital initiatives to overarching business strategy is one of her greatest strengths. She crafts and executes workforce plans that anticipate future needs while reinforcing present-day culture and capability.

Communication:

A natural facilitator and speaker, Gale conveys ideas with clarity, warmth, and purpose. Whether guiding a leadership workshop or navigating complex employee relations, she communicates with empathy and precision, always fostering trust.