Obi joins from IT service management firm Rizing, where she held the role of chief people & transformation officer, responsible for global HR, business transformation and operational excellence across 16 countries.

At Beamery, Obi will lead the People function supporting the company’s ongoing mission to build a world where talent comes first, unleashing the potential of every employee. She will also focus on designing, building and implementing a business and customer-centric talent strategy.

Obi brings more than 20 years of people management experience to Beamery, during which time she has helped businesses to scale, transform and reach their full potential. She has a passion for evidence-led management, making the experience of work better, innovations in technology and embracing the power of data science.

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