Vice President, Global Human Resources | CHRO Transforming organizations through scalable people strategies and culture-driven growth. Heather Smart is a global human resources executive with over 15 years of experience designing and scaling people operations across North America, the UK, EMEA, and APAC. Her career spans deep-tech, advisory, and high-growth environments, where she is recognized for aligning people systems with business outcomes while preserving the human heartbeat of an organization. Currently Vice President of Global HR at a sustainable materials innovator, Heather partners with executive leadership to build high-performing teams, guide workforce transformation, and deliver inclusive talent strategies. Her work blends systems thinking, people analytics, and cultural fluency to create adaptive HR ecosystems that drive engagement, retention, and enterprise readiness. Previously, she led global People and Operations strategy at Three Points Business Advisors, where she rebuilt HR infrastructure across four continents, embedded DEI into business KPIs, and advised founders during periods of high-stakes transformation. Heather’s leadership style reflects her belief that talent innovation is both a science and a craft—grounded in data, fueled by purpose. She holds a Master's in Human Resources and Organizational Development, is completing her MBA, and is certified in leadership coaching, project management, and global HR strategy.