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Meet Quincy: The Talent Strategist with Real Results and Even Realer Vibes.
Talent acquisition? He's got it on lock. Quincy Amekuedi is the HR executive trusted by a Fortune 500 aftermarket auto giant to lead strategy, scale recruitment, and align people with purpose.
GPHR. SPHR. Certified and certified about that impact.
Whether it’s recruiting, internal mobility, DEI, engagement, or workforce planning—Quincy builds systems that don’t just run—they rev. He’s the bridge between business goals and HR execution that delivers.
He’s also a Cornell ILR grad, a two-time Talent100 Award winner, and the kind of people-first leader who knows that culture isn’t a buzzword—it’s a business advantage.
Outside the office?
Quincy’s a real estate investor, a big-time foodie, and a craft beer connoisseur who believes a good bite and a bold hire are equally worth the hype.
Bottom line:
If you're serious about scaling smart, building inclusive teams, and making HR your secret advantage—Quincy's your guy.
Ready to turn your people strategy into power moves? Let’s roll.
Career Coach
The Black In HR (TM) - Sept 2021 - Present
Head of Global Talent Acquisition
Advance Auto Parts (Full-time) - Jan 2025 - Present
Member Board of Directors
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County - May 2023 - Present
Executive Member
HIGHER Community - Jun 2022 - Present
VP, Talent & Total Rewards
Headspace (Full-time) - Jul 2023 - Dec 2024
Recruiting Manager, Candidate Channels
Facebook (Full-time)- Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
Talent Acquisition, Diversity, & Inclusion Leader
Genworth (Full-time) - Jan 2017 - Nov 2020
Technical Talent Acquisition Consultant
Fidelity Investments - Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Technical Recruiting Leader
Phoenixx Systems (Full-time) - May 2012 - Dec 2015
Cornell University
Executive Master’s Human Resource Management (EMHRM), Human Resources
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Global Professional in Human Resources® (GPHR®)
HRCI
Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification
HRCI
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