IDG Appoints Susan Hunsberger as Chief People Officer

Nov 19, 2024PRESS RELEASE

Experienced HR Leader to Drive Talent Growth and Organizational Transformation

NEEDHAM, Mass., November 19, 2024International Data Group (IDG), the leading market intelligence and data company, announced today the appointment of seasoned executive Susan Hunsberger as its Chief People Officer. Hunsberger will join the IDG Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to Genevieve Juillard, Chief Executive Officer of IDG.

In her role, Hunsberger will lead IDG’s global human resources organization with responsibility for strategic HR initiatives including talent acquisition and management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion and employee engagement. She will partner closely with the Executive Leadership Team to develop and implement strategies that support IDG's goals and support it as a great place to work.

"We’re thrilled to have Susan join IDG in this critical role, where her deep business and HR expertise will help drive forward our culture and operating model," said Genevieve Juillard, CEO of IDG. " She is the ideal leader to guide our HR initiatives as we continue our growth and transformation."

Hunsberger brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles across various industries, including healthcare, aviation, consumer goods, services, and data analytics. Before joining IDG, she served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Simply Good Foods, where she collaborated closely with the executive team to develop long-term growth strategies and strengthen the company's corporate identity. She has also held senior HR leadership positions at ServiceMaster and Nielsen.

"I am thrilled to join IDG as Chief People Officer at such an exciting time for the company," said Hunsberger. "I’ve had the chance to get to know the team and the organization and am truly inspired by everyone's passion and dedication. I believe IDG has a bright future ahead.”

Hunsberger holds a master's degree in Organization Development from Bowling Green University and a bachelor's degree in Accountancy and Personnel Management from Miami University of Ohio.

About International Data Group

International Data Group, Inc. (IDG) is the world’s leading and most trusted market intelligence and data company, with operations in more than 50 countries. Every day, technology decisions are made using the essential intelligence delivered by our two business units, International Data Corporation (IDC) and Foundry. Through the global influence of IDC’s analyst-backed research and proprietary data, the ubiquitous reach of our Foundry editorial brands, and the most sought-after events for the technology market, IDG has been at the forefront of technology evolution for 60 years. To learn more about IDG, please visit idginc.com.