Director of Human Resources
Donna Krüger leads Human Resources at Leapfrog, where she focuses on building thoughtful, modern HR practices that support both compliance and a genuinely positive employee experience. With decades of experience across industries, she brings a steady hand, a curious mindset, and a belief that there’s always a better way to do things.
Her career has taken her through roles spanning payroll systems, HRIS implementations, recruiting, and the full employee lifecycle. Along the way, she’s learned that while industries may change, people don’t—and that’s the part that continues to inspire her every day.
Donna is a self-proclaimed lifelong learner (and happily so). Whether through AIHR coursework, certifications, conferences, or HR communities, she’s always exploring new ideas—then pressure-testing them to see what actually works in the real world.
Originally from South Africa, Donna brings a global lens shaped by adapting to new cultures, workplaces, and ways of thinking. That experience continues to shape how she approaches her work
Outside the Pond
Outside of work, Donna follows her curiosity wherever it leads. Recently, that’s included rediscovering a love for crocheting—making beanies for shelters and sweaters for friends and family (with varying degrees of perfection, but plenty of heart).
She’s a big fan of road trips and travel in general, always ready to explore somewhere new—or revisit somewhere meaningful. Along the way, she’s also developed a love for photography, capturing everyday moments and interesting perspectives—usually with her phone in hand rather than anything fancy.
Closer to home, you’ll likely find her walking, swimming, or popping into a South African store for a familiar taste and a bit of nostalgia. Donna is a proud mom of two boys, an enthusiastic Atlanta Braves fan, and a multilingual dabbler who takes any opportunity to practice.
At her core, she’s simply fascinated by people—their stories, their cultures, and what makes them tick—which, not coincidentally, is what drew her to HR in the first place.
