Jay Johnson

Jay Johnson is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in talent acquisition, development, and human resources. Currently serving as the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer at Northmarq since April 2024, Jay has held senior leadership positions at SmileDirectClub, including Senior Vice President of Talent, Development & Culture. Prior roles include Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Ameriprise Financial and various directorial positions at Russell Investments, focusing on global talent management. Jay's early career includes roles at Allianz and Ajilon Specialized Recruiting, with foundational experience as a Recruiting Assistant at Saint John's University. Jay holds a B.A. in Political Science from Saint John's University.