Gianna Driver

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Chief People Officer at OpenTable

Menlo Park, California, United States

Overview

Gianna Driver is the Chief People Officer at OpenTable, leveraging two decades of experience scaling global People functions in high-growth tech environments like Lattice and Exabeam. An alumna of The Wharton School, she is a recognized industry speaker specializing in building high-performance, inclusive cultures and architecting talent strategy.

She is passionate about her Filipino-American heritage and community impact, serving on the board of Project PEARLS, a non-profit aiding impoverished communities in the Philippines. A mother to one daughter, she values integrating her personal life with her work and bringing her whole self to her leadership role.

Interesting fact: She was named to Inc. s "30 Under 30" list for her work with a fair trade organization.

Personality Overview

Persuasive

Friendly But Fast

Assertive

They like to keep things under control.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

Human-Centric Leadership
Believes in putting the human experience at the center of business goals and is passionate about helping people find their path and step into their power.
High-Growth Scaling
Has extensive experience scaling global People and Talent functions at high-growth technology, gaming, and SaaS organizations, focusing on structure, process, and performance.
DEIB Initiatives
Drives corporate culture and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. Her personal background as a Filipino-American informs her people-first leadership philosophy.

Media Appearances

Gianna Driver Joins OpenTable as Chief People Officer. Featured in HR Today

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Work History

10-2025
Chief People Officer at OpenTable
11-2024
Advisor at Lattice
8-2023
CPO (Chief People Officer) Council Member at Lattice
8-2024 - 11-2024
Chief People Officer at Lattice
5-2023
Board of Advisors at Pyn

Education

Management from The Wharton School

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Insights For Selling To Gianna

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gianna is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gianna

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gianna move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Gianna take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Gianna

Personality Compatibility


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