Debra Thompson
Chief People Officer
Since 2020, Debra Thompson has served as Chief People Officer (CPO) of Chegg, a learning platform offering digital and print textbooks, online tutoring, and other student services. Previously, she was Chegg’s Vice President and Director of Total Rewards. Prior to joining Chegg, Thompson was Director of Compensation, Benefits, and HR Operations at Amyris and held managerial roles at RMS, CNET Networks, and Lucent Technologies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and personnel administration/industrial relations from California State University, East Bay.
