Cari Gushiken

Cari Gushiken is a seasoned communications executive with extensive experience in employee and executive communications, corporate marketing, and public relations. Currently serving as Vice President of Global Employee & Executive Communications at Workday since January 2023, Gushiken previously held the role of Interim Head of Employee & Executive Communications and Senior Director of Global Employer Brand Communications at Visa, where recognition included multiple Ragan Employee Communications Awards for outstanding campaigns. Other notable positions include Senior Director of Corporate Marketing at Egnyte, and various roles at Adobe ranging from Head of Go-to-Market Strategy to Senior Manager in Public Relations. Gushiken's career also includes significant contributions at NetManage, Blanc & Otus, Cunningham Communication, and Copithorne & Bellows. Gushiken earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications from UC Santa Barbara.