Emma Woodthorpe is the Chief People Officer at Brooks Automation, where Emma has been instrumental in shaping and executing the company's people strategy since March 2022. With over 25 years of experience, Emma has worked with Silicon Valley startups and global corporations, focusing on aligning people strategy with business goals. Previously, Emma was the Chief Human Resources Officer at Mercury Systems, contributing significantly to the company's people strategy and culture. Emma holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from The Manchester Metropolitan University. Emma also serves as the Board Chair and Board Member for the HR Leadership Forum (HRLF) in Massachusetts.