Backblaze, Inc. announced that Robert Fitt has joined the company as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Fitt will lead the company's strategic advancement for all human resource (HR) functions, including talent management, culture, compensation and benefits, organizational design, health and wellness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Backblaze is recognized for talent retention and company culture, as evidenced by numerous awards for culture, diversity, and leadership from Comparably, Inc., Great Place to Work, and others.

The addition of a seasoned CHRO will play a pivotal role in continuing this excellence, as well as enabling the company's next phase of growth initiatives following its recent IPO in November 2021. Fitt has held HR leadership roles at Turntide Technologies, 360 Behavioral Health, Mobilite, Broadcom Corporation, and others. Additionally, Fitt was the founder of Green Talent Co, an independent talent and HR advisory firm.

Fitt earned his bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from Staffordshire University and his master's degree in Employment Law from the University of East Anglia. An active member of his community, Fitt volunteers as a pro bono HR consultant for Catchafire, a social good platform that matches professionals with nonprofits to volunteer their services.