**LIVE from the Transform Conference in Las Vegas**

In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Jason Desentz, CHRO of Toshiba Americas, to unpack what it actually looks like to lead culture and transformation inside a 150-year-old global brand.

Jason shares why he returned to the CHRO seat after running his own consulting firm, what drew him to Toshiba during a major transformation phase, and how the company is balancing large-scale innovation with a people-first culture.

They also dive into what “think global, act local” looks like at Toshiba, how the organization is preparing employees for an AI-driven future, and why visibility, curiosity, and business acumen are becoming critical skills for modern HR leaders and job seekers alike.

What you’ll learn:

•  What Toshiba actually does beyond consumer electronics 
•  How Toshiba evolved into a diversified global innovation company 
•  Why Jason Desentz joined Toshiba during a major transformation period 
•  What “create together” means inside Toshiba’s culture 
•  How Toshiba approaches employee engagement and long-term retention 
•  Why business acumen is essential for modern HR leaders 
•  How Toshiba is preparing employees to become AI-ready 
•  Why volunteering for projects accelerates career growth 
•  What types of employees thrive at Toshiba 
•  How job seekers can stand out when applying to large organizations 

Toshiba Highlights:

•  Founded: 1875 
•  Global Workforce: 100,000+ employees 
•  U.S. Workforce: ~6,000 employees 
•  Americas Headquarters: Houston, Texas 
•  Other U.S. Hubs: Irvine & San Jose, California + Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
•  Industry: Technology, Manufacturing, Energy, Infrastructure & Electronics 
•  Known For: Consumer electronics, semiconductors, batteries, point-of-sale systems, motors & drives, quantum technology, and more 
•  Culture: Innovative, collaborative, community-oriented, people-first, globally connected 

Unique Perks & Programs:

•  Strong employee appreciation culture and milestone celebrations 
•  Family-inclusive events and employee recognition programs 
•  Mobile mammogram and preventative healthcare initiatives 
•  Financial wellness and earned wage access programs 
•  Toshiba University for structured employee learning and development 
•  AI-readiness training and hands-on AI experimentation workshops 
•  Cross-functional project opportunities for career development 
•  Community volunteering and charitable engagement initiatives 
•  High leadership visibility and approachable executive teams

To learn more about Toshiba:

Careers Page (They’re hiring!)
LinkedIn Page
Jason's LinkedIn