Full Name
Sally-Ann D'Amato
Job Title
Executive Director
Company
SMPTE
Speaker Bio
Executive Director at SMPTE
Sally-Ann D’Amato is the Executive Director of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), bringing over two decades of leadership and operational expertise to the organization. She began her career at SMPTE in 2001 as an administrative assistant and steadily advanced through key roles, including executive assistant, director of operations, and director of events and governance liaison. In October 2024, she was appointed interim executive director, and by December 2024, she was officially named to the role by the SMPTE Board of Governors.
Throughout her tenure, D’Amato has played a pivotal role in shaping SMPTE’s operational framework, contributing to the development of its current bylaws and operations manuals. She has successfully managed and produced the Society’s annual technical conference, now the Media Technology Summit, since 2005, including leading its transition to a virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also led the planning and execution of SMPTE’s centennial gala in 2016, including co-writing the script and lyrics, and performing in the show.
As Executive Director, D’Amato is focused on driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration within SMPTE. Her leadership aims to strengthen engagement across its global membership, expand opportunities for industry professionals, and enhance the organization’s infrastructure to support its evolving mission.
D’Amato is also a trained actor and singer and a member of the Actor’s Equity Association (AEA) and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). She graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance.
Sally-Ann D’Amato is the Executive Director of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), bringing over two decades of leadership and operational expertise to the organization. She began her career at SMPTE in 2001 as an administrative assistant and steadily advanced through key roles, including executive assistant, director of operations, and director of events and governance liaison. In October 2024, she was appointed interim executive director, and by December 2024, she was officially named to the role by the SMPTE Board of Governors.
Throughout her tenure, D’Amato has played a pivotal role in shaping SMPTE’s operational framework, contributing to the development of its current bylaws and operations manuals. She has successfully managed and produced the Society’s annual technical conference, now the Media Technology Summit, since 2005, including leading its transition to a virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also led the planning and execution of SMPTE’s centennial gala in 2016, including co-writing the script and lyrics, and performing in the show.
As Executive Director, D’Amato is focused on driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration within SMPTE. Her leadership aims to strengthen engagement across its global membership, expand opportunities for industry professionals, and enhance the organization’s infrastructure to support its evolving mission.
D’Amato is also a trained actor and singer and a member of the Actor’s Equity Association (AEA) and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). She graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance.
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