Annie Dean
VP, Team Anywhere | New York, NY
Professional Overview
Annie Dean is an experienced people operations and remote work executive with a proven track record of driving organizational transformation and building high-performing, distributed teams. As the VP of Team Anywhere at Atlassian, she leverages her deep expertise in developing innovative remote work policies and programs to empower global workforces. Annie is also a co-founder and board member of the Kabuki Syndrome Foundation, where she applies her business acumen and people leadership skills to advance the organization's mission.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As VP of Team Anywhere at Atlassian, Annie is responsible for leading the company's global remote work strategy and initiatives. She oversees the implementation of flexible work policies, collaborative technologies, and employee engagement programs to enable Atlassian's distributed workforce to thrive. Under her guidance, the company has successfully transitioned to a hybrid work model, driving improved productivity, talent retention, and employee satisfaction.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Atlassian, Annie served as the Director of Remote Work at Facebook, where she spearheaded the development and rollout of the company's remote work framework during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before that, she held the role of Vice President at Deloitte, leading the firm's efforts to modernize its talent management practices and support its growing remote workforce. Annie co-founded and served as the Co-CEO of Werk.co, a pioneering remote work platform that was successfully acquired in 2020. She began her career as an associate at top-tier law firms Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP.
Academic Background
Annie holds a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School, where she graduated with distinction and served as an editor of the Columbia Law Review.
Areas of Expertise
- Remote work strategy and implementation
- Distributed team management and collaboration
- Workplace culture and employee engagement
- Talent acquisition and retention
- Organizational change management
- People operations and HR policy development
Professional Impact
- Transformed Facebook's talent management practices, enabling a seamless transition to remote work that preserved employee productivity and well-being
- Co-founded Werk.co, a pioneering HR technology platform that empowered organizations to adopt flexible work arrangements
- Serves on the board of the Kabuki Syndrome Foundation, leveraging her business expertise to support the organization's mission and growth
Conclusion
Annie Dean is a forward-thinking people operations executive with a proven track record of driving organizational transformation and enabling the success of distributed teams. Her deep expertise in remote work strategy, talent management, and collaborative leadership positions her as a valuable asset for companies seeking to navigate the evolving future of work.
