Jen Schmitt

Jen Schmitt currently serves as Vice President of Learning and Talent Development at QXO, overseeing the strategic direction and operations for a global workforce of 3,500 employees in Amazon Talent Acquisition. Prior to this role, Jen held various leadership positions at Amazon from January 2018 to July 2025, including Head of Global Learning and Talent Development, where responsibilities included conducting organizational assessments, managing over 150 courses, and launching a global Manager Enablement Program. Earlier experience at Amazon also included directing Worldwide Leader Development Operations and leading technical training initiatives. Prior to Amazon, Jen spent over 13 years at Vanguard in roles such as Sr. Training and Operations Leader and Learning and Talent Development Operations Leader. Jen earned a Master's degree in Instructional Systems - Adult Education from Penn State University and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, and Management from Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg.