Amy Cohn to lead SmartBear team as Chief People Officer

Amy Cohn, a seasoned HR industry veteran, has been appointed as the new Chief People Officer at SmartBear, a foremost provider of software development and visibility solutions. The move underlines SmartBear's commitment to nurturing a high-performance team, providing top-notch experiences to customers worldwide, and powering growth and development. Cohn's appointment comes at a crucial time for the company, which is undergoing significant transformation and enhancement driven by AI and automation.

In her new role, Cohn will guide the SmartBear team, which presently comprises over 850 staff globally and continues to expand. Cohn's contribution will be crucial in promoting organic growth and planning strategic acquisitions, helping the company reach its ambitious $500 million milestone.

Frank Roe, CEO of SmartBear, believes Cohn's role will be invaluable to the organisation's growth. He said: "As we approach and extend past half a billion in revenue, Amy will play a crucial role in fostering a culture where high-performing teams thrive. Amy's extensive experience and passion for cultivating exceptional talent make her the perfect fit to lead our people-first approach, empowering employees to innovate in all areas, including all our AI capabilities. Together, we look forward to shaping an environment where every individual can thrive and contribute to our customers' success."

Amy will oversee SmartBear's global People & Culture teams, dealing with talent and people strategies, culture, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, which include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Cohn brings over 15 years of leadership experience from organizations such as Quickbase, where she also held the role of Chief People Officer.

Discussing her new role, Cohn says: "During this exciting phase of growth and innovation at SmartBear, I am committed to developing leaders who will drive our future successes. Together, we're establishing a foundation of strategic leadership that is crucial for our ongoing expansion and innovation."

Cohn's appointment enhances SmartBear's woman-powered executive leadership team, which includes several women in traditionally male-dominated STEM, tech, and sales roles. The girl power on the team includes Karina Black, SVP, Financial Planning and Analysis; Melissa Campbell, CRO; Lisa Dockins, SVP & Corporate Controller; Cynthia Gumbert, CMO; Maureen Plowman, SVP, Brand & Corporate Communications; Vineeta Puranik, SVP, Engineering and DevOps; Jenn McAuliffe, SVP, Global Enterprise Sales; and Shital Whitmore, CFO.

SmartBear is currently recruiting for a variety of positions around the globe. The company provides several trusted capabilities for end-to-end quality with AI-powered test management and automation, and API development lifecycle, helping software development teams across the globe deliver each software version better than the last.