Anna Zide

Likes: Yoga, International food and travel, nature
Dislikes: Inauthentic people and inequity
Anna Zide is a distinguished talent and development executive with a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from University of South Florida. She currently serves as the Global Head of Talent Development and Employee Experience at AHEAD, an IT consulting firm focused on digital transformation. In this role, Anna leads strategic, scalable initiatives to enhance leadership growth, employee well-being, and organizational effectiveness.

With over 15 years of experience across industries, Anna has held pivotal leadership roles, including Global Head of Talent and Capability at Lightspeed Commerce, Vice President of Talent and Capability at GenesisCare, and Senior Director of Organizational Development at 2U. Her expertise spans leadership development, talent management, DE&I, and performance optimization. She has successfully built global Centers of Excellence, designed high-impact programs, and partnered with executives to drive engagement and succession planning.

Anna's passion for empowering others extends beyond her career to her volunteer work as a board member for the Atlanta Angels, where she supports foster children and families. With her certifications in brain-based coaching and various leadership assessment tools, Anna combines innovation and compassion to inspire transformative growth at both the individual and organizational levels.