As CEO of Symphony Talent, Kermit Randa spearheads the company's mission and vision, directing efforts towards enhancing client outcomes and delivering data-driven solutions vital for today's talent acquisition landscape. With a background in cultivating cultures of high performance and growth, Kermit has been instrumental in reshaping Symphony Talent's brand identity and the value its solutions deliver. He brings a wealth of experience in driving operational excellence, launching innovative initiatives, and uncovering new value propositions. With nearly three decades of leadership experience, including multiple CEO, Chief Growth Officer and Chief Operating Officer positions, Kermit has a robust track record leading client-centric technology businesses across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, and HR.

Laura Schmidt is an HR leader with over 25 years of experience in talent acquisition, workforce management, HR technology, and recruitment marketing. She spent 18 years as an executive at Hilton Grand Vacations, where she played a key role in the company’s growth, IPO, and major acquisitions.
Her career also includes leadership roles at Hyatt Hotels and SeaWorld. Now an Associate Consultant with Riviera Advisors, Laura brings deep expertise in high-volume hiring and global talent strategies to organizations worldwide.

Sam Jana is the Head of Recruitment Marketing and Operations for Global Talent Acquisition at Vanguard, where she led the external launch of Vanguard’s new Employer Value Proposition, revamped the global careers site, redefined content strategy, and introduced interview scheduling automation. Currently, Sam leads a team of 25+ people responsible for talent brand, recruitment marketing, recruitment operations, and global TA technology operations.
Prior to Vanguard, she held roles at Comcast, Tata Consultancy Services, Yahoo, NetApp, and an ad agency, bringing deep expertise in strategic planning, operations, marketing, and program management across multiple industries.