Diane Scheidler
About Diane Scheidler
Diane Scheidler serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Touchbistro, bringing extensive experience from various leadership roles in human resources across multiple countries. Her career includes significant positions at companies such as Altana Ag, Blackberry, Samsung, and Amazon, where she has contributed to the growth of software and SaaS organizations.
Current Role at TouchBistro
Diane Scheidler serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at TouchBistro, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees HR strategies and initiatives that support the company's growth in the software and SaaS sectors. Her leadership is focused on enhancing employee engagement and aligning HR practices with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Diane has held several significant roles in human resources prior to her current position. She worked at Altana Ag as Manager of Employee Relations from 2001 to 2006 in Germany. Following this, she served as Director of Human Resources Business Partnerships at Blackberry from 2006 to 2012 in Waterloo, Ontario. She also worked at Amazon as Senior Human Resources Business Partner from 2012 to 2014 in Seattle, Washington, and at Samsung as Senior Manager of Human Resources from 2014 to 2016 in New Jersey.
Education and Expertise
Diane Scheidler holds a Master of Science in Management, Industrial Relations, and Human Resources Management from the London School of Economics, where she studied from 1994 to 1995. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts from Western University. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in human resources across various industries, including software and SaaS.
Achievements in Human Resources Leadership
Throughout her career, Diane has been instrumental in supporting the growth and development of software and SaaS organizations. She has extensive experience in strategic HR leadership, which includes supporting business units across North America, LATAM, and Europe. Her functional expertise spans all areas of human resources, demonstrating her comprehensive understanding of HR practices.
Career Timeline and Progression
Diane's career in human resources spans several years and various roles. She began as a Human Resources Advisor at Imperial Oil Canada from 1996 to 1997. After that, she transitioned to Altana Ag, followed by significant positions at Blackberry, Amazon, and Samsung. Each role contributed to her development as a leader in human resources, culminating in her current position at TouchBistro.