Denise Young Smith
Curator: Performance
Among the most prominent African-American female executives in Silicon Valley, Denise has spent her 20-year career at Apple as a leader in human resources, most recently overseeing the company’s global effort for an inclusive and embracing culture and workforce. Most recently, she was vice president of Worldwide Human Resources and Talent, and for more than 10 years she sat on the leadership team that built Apple’s retail organization.

Among the most prominent African-American female executives in Silicon Valley, Denise has spent her 20-year career at Apple as a leader in human resources, most recently overseeing the company’s global effort for an inclusive and embracing culture and workforce. Most recently, she was vice president of Worldwide Human Resources and Talent, and for more than 10 years she sat on the leadership team that built Apple’s retail organization.