Workday Welcomes Rhonda J. Morris to Its Board of Directors
Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the cloud platform known for simplifying how organizations manage their people and finances, has appointed Rhonda J. Morris to its Board of Directors. Morris, who served as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Chevron Corporation, steps into the role with deep, hands-on experience leading large-scale HR and organizational change.
Bringing Chevron-Tested Expertise to Workday
Morris’ background spans leadership succession, diversity and inclusion, and workforce planning—areas she helped steer at Chevron as CHRO since 2016. Her perspective is shaped by years of partnering with business leaders on measurable outcomes, not just programs. That customer mindset translates well to Workday, where understanding the needs of HR and finance teams informs a better product experience.
Proven HR Transformation at Scale
Morris has consistently focused on improving how people work and how HR delivers value. At Chevron, she led digital transformation efforts that unified multiple ERP environments into a single, cohesive platform built on Workday solutions. That kind of simplification—many systems becoming one—mirrors Workday’s mission to keep innovating while making complex operations feel intuitive.
A Clear, Strategic Voice for What’s Next
Carl Eschenbach, CEO of Workday, welcomed the appointment, noting, “Her extensive experience leading HR transformation makes her an invaluable addition to our Board. Her focus on meaningful business outcomes will help propel our industry forward.” The emphasis is steady: practical impact, quality solutions, and leadership that keeps the customer in view.
Expanding a Bench Built for Growth
Adding Morris to the Board is part of Workday’s broader push to strengthen its capabilities and remain a trusted enterprise platform. Today, Workday serves about 10,500 organizations worldwide—from mid-sized companies to many members of the Fortune 500—supporting teams as they plan, manage, and grow.
How Morris Leads
Rhonda J. Morris has long focused on giving HR teams tools that work in the real world. As she puts it, “I am passionate about providing HR teams with innovative tools that improve workforce experiences while delivering business value.” That balance—better experiences, better outcomes—aligns closely with Workday’s ethos.
What to Expect in 2025
Morris will officially join the Board in early 2025, coinciding with her retirement from Chevron. Her perspective will help guide Workday’s roadmap across customer engagement, product development, and long-term growth—areas where clarity and follow-through matter most.
About Workday
Workday is a leading cloud-based enterprise platform that helps organizations manage their most important assets: their people and their financial operations. With artificial intelligence built into the core platform, Workday enables companies to use their data more effectively for sharper decisions and stronger productivity. More than 10,500 organizations—including numerous Fortune 500 companies—rely on Workday to streamline how they operate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rhonda J. Morris?
Rhonda J. Morris is the former Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Chevron Corporation and has been appointed to Workday’s Board of Directors.
How does her Chevron experience apply to Workday?
As Chevron’s CHRO since 2016, Morris led leadership succession, diversity and inclusion, and workforce planning, and drove digital transformation that consolidated multiple ERP systems using Workday—experience directly relevant to Workday’s customers and products.
What will Morris focus on as a Board member?
She’s expected to help shape strategy in areas like customer engagement, product development, and company growth, with an emphasis on meaningful business outcomes.
When does she officially join the Board?
She will join Workday’s Board in early 2025, aligning with her retirement from Chevron.
How many organizations does Workday serve today?
Workday supports approximately 10,500 organizations worldwide, including many companies in the Fortune 500.
