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Dawn Watz

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Chief People Officer at MHC Software
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Dawn Watz is a transformational HR executive with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as the Chief People Officer at MHC Software. She specializes in enterprise transformation, M&A integration, and building award-winning cultures in global SaaS organizations. People who have worked with her often describe her as professional, intelligent, and caring.

In a recent interview, she shared her passion for employee well-being and coaching, which she considers a core part of her role. She also mentors the SuperStellar FTC Robotics team, encouraging them through their season.

She has directed over $7 billion in M&A deals, successfully managing more than nine post-acquisition integrations while ensuring an impressive 95% talent retention rate.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief People Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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AI in HR
Actively shaping MHC's AI SaaS strategy and has spoken on leveraging AI to make teams more productive and enhance customer communications.
M&A Talent Integration
A core strength, having directed over $7 billion in M&A deals and successfully managed numerous integrations with a high rate of talent retention.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Chief People Officer
MHC Software
4-2006
Founder & Principal Consultant - Strategic HR Advisor
DMW Consulting
5-2017 - 6-2019
Chief People Officer
ICF
1-2013 - 4-2017
People Strategy Lead - Midwest
Publicis Sapient
11-2009 - 12-2012
Senior HR Advisor
Jamf
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Education
1991 - 1995
Bachelor's degree
California State University, Fullerton
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