Leigha Schatzman

True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new. ”

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Leigha Schatzman is the Executive Director of AHTD, a global trade association serving the industrial automation industry. She leads the organization's strategic direction and operations, working closely with industry executives, volunteer leaders, and member companies to strengthen engagement, advance organizational goals, and foster meaningful business connections across the channel.

Expertise

With more than 15 years of leadership experience, Leigha's expertise spans association management, governance, strategic planning, communications, and member engagement. She has extensive experience negotiating and overseeing high-value contracts, balancing member value, organizational objectives, and risk management to achieve favorable outcomes for the associations she serves. Her career includes work with internationally recognized organizations such as Microsoft and American Express, where she developed a reputation for collaborative leadership, operational excellence, and delivering results.

Areas of Expertise

• Association Leadership and Management
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Board Governance
• Member Engagement and Retention
• Industry Relations and Partnerships
• Organizational Operations
• Conference and Event Strategy
• Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Communication
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee