Shirley Zhang is a senior Total Rewards leader with 15+ years of experience across high tech, professional services, life sciences, and semiconductor industries. She is currently Head of Global Compensation at DraftKings, where she leads strategy and execution for broad-based pay, sales compensation, equity, and executive rewards.

Shirley is known for turning complex data into strategic insights that drive business decisions. She combines deep analytical skills with system fluency — including Workday, Varicent, Hyperion, and SAP, and has built scalable compensation models across global organizations.

Her leadership is grounded in transparency, coaching, and cross-functional influence. She believes compensation isn’t just about numbers — it’s about trust, behavior, and business impact.