Alex Smith is a HR executive with over 15 years experience and expertise in strategic human capital and talent management planning and executive. Alex is currently Chief HR Officer for the City of Memphis, the youngest individual to ever hold this position in the city's history. Prior to her service for the city, Alex was the Director of Human Resources for Brightstar Device Protection, a subsidiary of Brightstar Corporation, where she led key culture and organizational development projects. She has also served in HR management roles for industry leaders such as Target Corporation and Microsoft Corporation, building a career of being a strategic HR partner for key business leaders. Alex holds a bachelor's degree from Duke University in Economics, and earned a master's degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota.