Amanda Schmidt is a global Chief People Officer with more than 20 years of experience leading transformative people strategies across technology, media, and high-growth organizations. She has built and scaled global teams, led complex organizational transformations, and partnered with CEOs and boards to drive business performance through culture, talent, and leadership. Amanda currently serves as Global Chief People Officer at Acast, where she focuses on building a high-performance, people-centered organization. Known for her pragmatic approach and authentic leadership style, she is passionate about helping organizations navigate change, develop exceptional leaders, and create workplaces where people and businesses thrive.