(NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, announced the promotion of Kim Rutledge to Chief People Officer. Rutledge previously served as executive vice president of people, where she led the human resources and corporate services organizations with a focus on enabling growth, development, and experiences for Q2’s mission-driven teams.
“Kim’s gift is her ability to incorporate her passion for people and culture into every aspect of our business,” shared Matt Flake, CEO of Q2. “Her understanding of people and what motivates them to do great things is a talent of hers that is unmatched. Kim’s leadership is a critical piece of our award-winning culture, and we are grateful and blessed to have her on our team.”
In her over six years at Q2, Rutledge has navigated a hybrid work shift and helped guide the company to international growth while retaining a strong company culture, leading to Top US Workplace and Top Austin Workplace awards for Q2. Rutledge also spearheaded the company’s efforts around pay and leadership equity. Because of Q2’s dedication to the initiative, the company has achieved pay parity among both gender and ethnicities, nearly doubled female representation at and above the director level, and increased non-white representation in the US, UK, and Canada by 20%.
As CPO, Rutledge aims to evolve Q2’s international presence and continues to focus on contributing to Q2’s culture while facilitating talent growth to match the rapid growth of the company. She’s also passionate about sustaining an effective hybrid workforce, building employee engagement, and democratizing career growth opportunities.
