Matt Smith
About Matt Smith
Matt Smith serves as the Chief People Officer at Ampere Computing, where he has worked since 2021. He has over 35 years of experience in human resources and technology leadership, having previously held senior roles at Intel Corporation and Foster Pepper PLLC.
Work at Ampere
Matt Smith has served as the Chief People Officer at Ampere Computing since 2021. In this role, he leads the People and Culture team, focusing on the development of cloud native processors. He has a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative culture and promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Staff Advisor at Ampere for 11 months, contributing to the company's human resources strategies.
Previous Experience at Intel Corporation
Before joining Ampere, Matt Smith held several significant roles at Intel Corporation. He served as Corporate Vice President of Human Resources and Director of HR Business & Employee Solutions from 2015 to 2018. He also held the position of Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President for one year from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he was Vice President & Director of Business Human Resources from 2013 to 2015, accumulating extensive experience in human resources and technology leadership.
Education and Expertise
Matt Smith earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Georgetown University Law Center, where he studied from 1986 to 1989. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Puget Sound, obtained between 1982 and 1986. With over 35 years of experience in human resources, employment and labor law, and technology leadership, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his current role.
Background in Law
Before transitioning into human resources, Matt Smith practiced law at Foster Pepper PLLC. He was an Associate Attorney from 1989 to 1996 and became a Named Law Firm Partner in 1996, continuing until 1997. This legal background has informed his approach to human resources and organizational culture.
Collaboration with Leadership
At Ampere Computing, Matt Smith has worked closely with the company's Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Renee James. Together, they have focused on establishing new standards for cloud and edge servers, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and leadership in the technology sector.