Brandon Sammut

Chief People & AI Transformation Officer, Zapier

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Brandon Sammut is a two-time Chief People Officer, currently leading at Zapier—an AI orchestration platform powered by an 750-person, all-remote team in 40+ countries. Brandon specializes in building high-performing teams and scaling human-centered AI adoption. He draws from a diverse background in business development, talent acquisition, talent development, education, and venture capital.

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