Jae Sook Evans has carved an inspiring niche at the intersection of cutting-edge cloud technology and workplace inclusivity. As Oracle’s Global Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Platform Services, Evans has led critical initiatives in cloud technology, including infrastructure security and multicloud services. Beyond her technical leadership, she’s driven Oracle’s diversity and inclusion efforts, acting as an executive sponsor for initiatives aimed at eliminating bias in recruitment and fostering partnerships with organizations like Grace Hopper and AfroTech. Her leadership focuses not only on technological transformation but also on creating an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, race, or background, feel a sense of belonging and opportunity.
Evans' career spans over 20 years of navigating and leading in the tech world. Starting in telecommunications, her path evolved serendipitously, marked by roles at Walmart, EA, and WebEx before joining Oracle in 2020. At Oracle, she oversees IT services for the company’s 160,000 employees and the OCI platform services, helping to drive operational excellence and cloud innovation across the business. While her responsibilities at Oracle are vast, Evans’ leadership is deeply rooted in her passion for diversity and inclusion. She has championed mentoring circles for women leaders and safe spaces for open discussions on overcoming barriers to success, particularly for underrepresented groups in tech.
Drawing from her experiences as one of the few women in tech during her early career, Evans has championed initiatives like mentoring circles for high-performing female leaders at Oracle. These safe spaces facilitate candid discussions, helping participants overcome barriers and thrive in their careers. Evans also embodies vulnerability and growth, candidly addressing her own encounters with unconscious bias and using them as opportunities to educate and connect. For Evans, leadership is not just about driving innovation—it is about building a workplace where every individual can excel, grounded in trust, authenticity, and intentionality.