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Martin Smit

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Head of Strategy & Digital, Total Rewards at Takeda
📍 Zürich Metropolitan Area, Switzerland

Martin is an AI strategist with over 24 years of experience in HR and business across global pharmaceutical companies. He holds a Masters from Maastricht University and an AI certification from MIT Sloan. A passionate programmer since the 1980s, he transitioned to focus fully on AI in late 2024.

Outside of work, Martin is a prolific builder of AI applications. He has created numerous websites in his spare time, including projects focused on AI regulations, pay equity, and even an experimental art site inspired by a trip to Paris. He has been an AI enthusiast since 2017.

Interesting fact: He received a CEO Award for his role in the successful global integration of Shire and Baxalta.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Head of Strategy & Digital, Total Rewards
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Zürich Metropolitan Area, Switzerland
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AI Application Development
He builds proof-of-concept and prototype AI applications in his spare time, creating sites like commercial. ai, kunstall. org, and regulations. ai.
Digital HR Strategy
As Head of Strategy & Digital at Takeda, he is responsible for AI, data, and digital initiatives within the Total Rewards function.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Head of Strategy & Digital, Total Rewards
Takeda
7-2022 - 10-2024
Head of Global Compensation Solutions
Takeda
1-2019 - 7-2022
Senior Director - Head of Compensation, Europe and Canada
Takeda
8-2025
Founder
Various sites
9-2017 - 4-2023
Founder
Organizational.AI (previous 2017 version)
In the press

Media appearances

Embracing AI in the Rewards Function – featuring Martin Smit, Head of Strategy & Digital, Total Rewards, Takeda. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Education
2018 - 2018
Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
MIT Sloan School of Management
1996 - 2005
Master of Science - MSc
Maastricht University School of Business and Economics
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