Deirdre Runnette

Deirdre Runnette is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as the Chief Legal Officer at Bumble Inc. since April 2025. Previously, Deirdre held significant roles at FLEXE as an Advisor and former General Counsel/Chief People Officer, where the first attorney was instrumental in establishing the Legal and HR functions during critical financing rounds. At Zulily, Deirdre served as SVP/VP/General Counsel/Head of Human Resources, effectively managing legal and compliance risks while advising senior leadership and the Board of Directors. Earlier experience includes a range of positions at T-Mobile, Stoel Rives LLP, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Safeco Insurance, Graham and Dunn, PLLC, and as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Deborah A. Batts in the U.S. District Court, SDNY. Deirdre holds a JD with honors from the University of Montana and a Bachelor’s degree in English from Washington State University.