Angelidou-Smith comes from Meta, where she served as VP Product & General Manager of Communities overseeing and expanding a range of global areas including Facebook Groups, Events and Dating, as well as core products such as Search and Profiles. Additionally, during her time at Meta, Angelidou-Smith also served as VP Product & Head of Facebook Monetization. In this role, she was responsible for introducing and scaling innovative monetization products and generating revenue in the billions.
Hanno Renner, co-founder and CEO of Personio, says:
“We want to help our customers make their HR operations more efficient and effective, which is more important than ever in these economically uncertain times. We are delighted to welcome Maria to Personio. As Chief Product & Technology Officer, she will help us further expand the value of our technologies for our customers. Maria understands how to lead and scale strong teams in rapidly growing companies. I am convinced that we can continue to help our customers achieve more with less effort.”
“The next chapter of continued rapid growth and scaling”
Maria Angelidou-Smith, CPTO of Personio, says:
“Personio has developed an inspiring and ambitious vision with its People Operating System. Personio’s comprehensive HR software enables SMEs to become a strategic partner to their employees, who are the greatest capital and most important success factor for every business. I am very much looking forward to contributing as part of Hanno’s leadership team to guide Personio through the next chapter of continued rapid growth and scaling. When I think about what HR operations and development look like today and how effective the right systems and tools can be in helping companies achieve their goals, I am simply excited about what we can accomplish in this area.”
New roles for Personio co-founders
Starting November 22, Maria Angelidou-Smith will report to Hanno Renner. Personio’s co-founders, Roman Schumacher (formerly CPO) and Arseniy Vershinin (formerly CTO), will remain with Personio in new roles. Vershinin will lead technology projects as Chief Architect, while Schumacher, in addition to his responsibilities as a member of the Personio Board, will move into a strategic role where he will support company-wide initiatives, including those related to product positioning and architecture.
Roman Schumacher, co-founder and former CPO, says:
“I am very pleased to welcome Maria to the role of Chief Product & Technology Officer at Personio and am convinced that she is the ideal fit for this area. I look forward to taking on a more strategy-focused role again, where I can continue to follow my passion – creating great experiences for our customers.”
