Samantha Rist

About Samantha Rist

Executive: global human resources and operations management =A 25+ year HR and Operations executive, I have demonstrated success combining experience in domestic and global business management with expertise in building and cultivating exceptional HR programs to propel complex business and performance targets across diverse industries.Known as a data-driven human capital thought leader, I have a solid history of attracting and retaining peak-performing teams, leading innovative organizational transformations and acquisition integrations, and minimizing operating risk exposure to achieve operational goals and objectives for multibillion-dollar companies.= Leadership highlights =⏩ Delivered 1.5X growth in global revenue for the business, while achieving additional scalability and sustainable efficiency across all areas of the business during tenure at Schlumberger.⏩ Created a 20% YOY increase in productivity across the global workforce, and led a major organizational restructure, enabling the company to swiftly deal with market pressure and any degree of economic upturn or downturn.⏩ Built an entire HR department from the ground up, helping to propel employee and organizational growth at Katerra, catapulting the organization from a global population of less than 200 to more than 5K.= Strengths and expertise =Global Business OperationsStrategic Business Planning & Implementation Visionary LeadershipRelationship Building & ManagementProfit & Growth StrategiesMergers & AcquisitionsPartnership & Strategic Alliance Formation P&L ManagementStakeholder Engagement & Management Transformational Change ManagementContinuous Process ImprovementTalent Acquisition & DevelopmentSystems, Process, & Policy Development= Accolade =“Samantha is someone that builds accountability, empowerment, collaboration and innovation into her team dynamic due to the environment that she creates. She invests in developing those around her and provides meaningful and insightful feedback. Samantha is highly intelligent, ethical, and demonstrates humility and trust, all while delivering comprehensive, strategic solutions. In my opinion, she is the epitome of excellence in leadership.” ~ Stephanie, Former Employee & Director of Global HR Services at Katerra

Experience

1. Advisor

   Peopletech Partners

   Jan 2017 — Present

   PeopleTech Partners is an early stage advisory and investment group that leverages the insights of current People Leaders operating in top tier businesses to accelerate the growth of companies in our portfolio. Our thesis is simple: We believe that it’s critical for founders to have key partners that work in the companies their products serve. If founding teams have the right partners early enough, their product trajectory accelerates, and their businesses thrive.

Education

• Heriot-Watt University

  Master's Degree, Management of the Oil & Gas Industry

  2014

• Cornell University

  Bachelor's Degree, Geological Engineering

• Heriot-Watt University

  Postgraduate Certificate, Petroleum Engineering

  2015