Loudon, Tennessee, United States, July 2025 – Amanda Thompson has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Malibu Boats, stepping into a pivotal role to lead the company’s global people strategy and HR transformation efforts. With over two decades of experience across multiple facets of HR, Amanda brings strategic vision and deep operational expertise to Malibu Boats as it continues to evolve as a leader in watersports manufacturing.
Prior to joining Malibu Boats, Amanda served as Chief People Officer at Vontier, where she was instrumental in advancing HR transformation and leading global total rewards, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness. Her leadership helped align the workforce across diverse business verticals focused on mobility and industrial technology.
Before her time at Vontier, Amanda had an extensive career of nearly 20 years at U.S. Xpress, Inc., where she rose through the ranks from Benefits Manager to Executive Vice President, People and Safety. She led a 425-member team supporting over 10,000 employees across multiple HR functions, playing a central role in workforce realignment post-acquisition and introducing award-winning leadership development programs like ‘Xpress Path.’
In earlier roles at Synthetic Industries Corporation and Capitol USA, LLC, Amanda demonstrated her ability to drive employee-centric HR policies, transition large workforces through lean manufacturing models, and implement equitable compensation and benefits frameworks.
Her appointment signals Malibu Boats’ ongoing commitment to fostering a strong, people-first culture, with Amanda poised to contribute significantly to talent development, diversity, and operational excellence in the fast-evolving marine and recreational industry.
About Malibu Boats:
Founded in 1982, Malibu Boats is the world’s leading watersports towboat manufacturer by sales volume and a global pioneer in patented wake and wave creation technologies. With brands like Axis Wake Research and Cobalt Boats under its umbrella, Malibu continues to innovate in American engineering, technology, and craftsmanship. Headquartered in Loudon, Tennessee, with manufacturing in both the U.S. and Australia, Malibu serves global consumers seeking the ultimate watersports experience.
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