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Amplitude Deepens Leadership Team with Addition of First-Ever Chief People Officer and General Counsel
Tech Veterans Julie Currie and Elizabeth Fisher Join, as Amplitude Continues On Path of Record Growth SAN FRANCISCO, April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
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[{"type":"text","content":"Tech Veterans Julie Currie and Elizabeth Fisher Join, as Amplitude Continues On Path of Record Growth\nSAN FRANCISCO, April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplitude, the operating system for digital business, today announced the appointment of two accomplished leaders to crucial growth and culture roles. Julie Currie, former vice president of human resources at Western Digital (Nasdaq: WDC), joins as Amplitude’s first Chief People Officer, and Elizabeth Fisher, former vice president, deputy general counsel at Postmates joins as the company’s first General Counsel. These appointments represent milestone investments in the company’s people, culture and growth strategies, as Amplitude continues to build on momentum following a year of record growth in 2020. Currie is an accomplished HR executive recognized across the industry as a visionary leader in progressive workforce strategies and the future of work. She brings broad global experience leading and scaling people, culture and diversity and inclusion strategies for high growth companies, including through international expansions, mergers, acquisitions and integrations, and an initial public offering (IPO). Prior to Western Digital, she held roles as senior vice president of human resources at Inphi and Sony Interactive Entertainment of America. “Throughout my career I’ve had the opportunity to work with transformative technology companies to foster strong cultures and remarkable employee experiences. I’m excited to bring my passion for people to shape the workplace and talent strategy at Amplitude,” said Currie. “This past year has reinforced the importance of having a company culture rooted in strong values, diversity and resilience. I believe in the amazing culture that Spenser and his leadership team have instilled, and look forward to scaling that alongside the business as Amplitude continues to grow.” Fisher brings to Amplitude extensive legal expertise spanning the legal landscape from business litigation to in-house counsel. At Postmates, she supported the company’s rapid expansion by scaling the legal team, providing strategic advice to executive leadership, and negotiating partnerships and deals. Her role also included managing late-stage merger and acquisition and exit efforts, including IPO preparation and the company’s $2.65 billion acquisition by Uber. “I’ve been an ...