Jana Pienaar

Jana is an accomplished Talent Acquisition Leader with deep roots in the global tech industry. At Google Cloud, she led recruitment for Sales and Customer Engineering roles, partnering with business leaders to build high-performing, diverse teams. Her experience spans across continents from EMEA to Asia, Australia, and the US — giving her a unique global lens on hiring practices and workplace culture.

Having lived in multiple countries, Jana has developed a sensitivity to cultural nuance and a realisation that women in tech face strikingly similar challenges worldwide. She is a passionate advocate for equity in the workplace and has spearheaded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives that create real change. Jana's empathetic approach combines deep industry knowledge with a passion for mentoring, particularly in guiding women through career transitions, interview preparations, and achieving work-life balance.