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Samantha Adams

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Managing Director, People and Operations at Berkshire Partners
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Samantha Adams is the Managing Director of People and Operations at Berkshire Partners, where she oversees talent, HR, marketing, and communications. Her previous experience includes roles in enterprise brand strategy at Bank of America and new business development at Hill Holliday. She earned her B.A. from Colby College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Outside of her professional duties, Samantha is an active supporter of her alma mater, Colby College. She demonstrates a strong commitment to her community by participating in local service events, such as volunteering with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy in Boston.

She recently celebrated Berkshire Partners 40th anniversary by appearing in a company video, humorously noting her "5 seconds of fame."

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Managing Director, People and Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Boston, United States
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Talent Management
Her role at Berkshire Partners involves direct oversight of the firm's talent and human resources functions, focusing on people and professional growth.
Corporate Culture
Her social media posts emphasize mentorship, team service days, and celebrating company history, indicating a focus on building a strong internal culture.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Managing Director, People and Operations
Berkshire Partners
5-2012 - 1-2026
Managing Director, Talent
Berkshire Partners
2-2010 - 5-2012
Enterprise Brand Strategy Executive
Bank of America
2004 - 2010
SVP, New Business
HIll, Holliday
2003 - 2004
Director of Marketing, Discovery Health Channel
Discovery Networks
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Education
1999 - 2001
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Harvard Business School
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Harvard University
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