OpenWater Group
Samantha Rist is an experienced HR and business leader with a strong background in scaling organizations and building high-performance teams. Currently serving as Vice President of People at Hiya Inc. since July 2022, Samantha is responsible for recruiting, retaining, and developing talent to create a competitive advantage. As an advisor for OpenWater Group and PeopleTech Partners, Samantha contributes to cultivating professional communities and supporting early-stage businesses, respectively. Previously, Samantha held significant roles at Ekata, KATERRA, and Schlumberger, where notable achievements included driving explosive growth and establishing robust HR capabilities during rapid expansions. Samantha holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geological Engineering from Cornell University and two postgraduate degrees from Heriot-Watt University, including a Master's in Management of the Oil & Gas Industry.
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OpenWater Group
OpenWater is a curated, members-only platform that builds a community of accomplished professionals with decades of experience to create new economic opportunities. The OpenWater Wisdom Network connects members with one another to expand professional networks, launch new ideas, interact and engage at private events all while continuously updating their skills. At the same time, we connect our roster of talent with corporate partners for advisory-style opportunities. Because our members have decades of experience, OpenWater delivers insights with the context, clarity and sound judgment necessary for long-term success. OpenWater officially launches in January of 2024. If you are interested in becoming a member, you can join the waitlist on our website.