If you’ve ever ordered custom business cards or marketing materials for a small business, you likely know VistaPrint. But behind the scenes of that global print and design giant is a powerhouse HR leader: Louise Welch.
Stepping in as Chief People Officer in September 2024, Welch brought over two decades of tech and finance experience to the table. Her main mission today? Spearheading the strategies and initiatives that keep VistaPrint’s remote-first workforce connected, engaged, and thriving across the globe.
A Heavy-Hitting Tech Pedigree
Welch didn’t get there overnight. Before taking the reins at VistaPrint, she spent time driving major organizational shifts at some of the biggest names in tech and finance.
At Amazon, she served as Director of Human Resources for Devices and Services, where she led talent development and employee engagement for a rapidly growing division. Before that, she spent five years at Capital One holding powerhouse roles like Vice President of Product Management for Employee Experience and Head of Tech HR.
From AI Startups to Google Pioneers
Her journey actually kicked off with a psychology degree and a genuine fascination with human behavior. That curiosity led straight to her very first HR gig at a San Francisco startup that used early AI to match candidates with jobs.
Not long after, she landed a recruiting role at Google just as the tech giant was hitting its explosive growth phase. That opportunity kicked off a 14-year run spanning everything from university relations and HR tech to business partnering, ultimately leading to her roles as Global Head of Talent Management and Global Head of Talent/HR Products.
Today, all those years of connecting people, culture, and technology come together to shape the modern workplace at VistaPrint—proving that understanding what makes people tick is the ultimate career superpower.
In our latest Faces, meet Louise Welch.