• Tammy Arnaud to lead a team of 35 HR professionals to refine performance and talent management practices, enhance employer branding and expand Forto’s tech footprint, particularly in the Turkey hub.

• Tammy brings 15 years of experience from a wide range of industries and geographies working in blue-chip international companies with her last station being at Uber, as the Head of HR for the Tech function in Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA).

Forto, Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder, is announcing today the appointment of Tammy Arnaud as Chief People Officer. Tammy brings over 15 years of HR expertise from top-tier global companies, most recently serving as Head of HR for Uber’s Tech function across EMEA. Her strategic vision and leadership will be instrumental in scaling Forto’s innovative workforce and reinforcing its position as a trailblazer in digital logistics. 

Increasing Forto’s talent density

In her new role, Tammy will lead a team of 35 HR professionals, overseeing the people strategy for Forto’s 750 employees across 17 locations in Europe and Asia. She will spearhead the Talent Acquisition, People & Operations, Learning & Development, Total Rewards and People Analytics functions. As such, Tammy will implement robust performance and talent management processes while scaling Forto’s Tech center in Turkey. Furthermore, she will continue advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while bolstering Forto’s employer branding efforts. All of these programs will work together to empower employees to realize their full potential, thereby increasing talent density.

“I am excited to join Forto, a company at the forefront of transforming global trade through digital innovation. My goal is to build a world-class people function that not only attracts and retains top talent but also creates an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our growth journey,” said Tammy Arnaud, Chief People Officer at Forto. 

Experience ranging from PepsiCo in Brazil to Uber in The Netherlands 

With over 15 years of experience spanning diverse industries and geographies, Tammy has held pivotal roles at renowned companies such as McDonald’s, PepsiCo, General Electric, Kroton, and Uber. Notably, as Head of HR Tech for EMEA at Uber, Tammy orchestrated people operations for over 500 employees across multiple tech disciplines and locations. 

“Tammy’s appointment underscores Forto’s commitment to nurturing a thriving organizational culture as a cornerstone of our success. Her proven track record in delivering exceptional HR programs at an international scale for large enterprises makes her a valuable addition to the Forto team. With Tammy on board, we want to continue delivering on our promise to every Forto employee of building a meaningful place to work and grow,” said Michael Wax, CEO at Forto. 

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About Forto

Forto advances the vision to deliver a highly transparent, frictionless, and sustainable digital supply chain. Forto platform technologies address the entire process stream, from offer, booking, document administration, tracking and tracing to pro-active exemption processing and analysis, supporting our customers with greater visibility, insight, and control. Leading manufacturers and e-commerce brands are using Forto’s digitally-focused offerings as part of their supply chain delivery. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company currently has around 800 employees with 7 countries and 17 locations across Europe (Germany, Italy, Poland, The Netherlands) and Asia (China, Singapore, Vietnam). For more information, please visit www.forto.com.