Amy Ankrum
CEO of Rhythm Systems
Amy Ankrum is the CEO of Rhythm Systems and a seasoned business leader with more than 20 years of experience in operations management, strategic planning, and growth execution. Prior to joining Rhythm Systems in 2025, Amy was the co-owner and CEO of Qualtrax, where she led the compliance management software company through a significant growth journey that culminated in its acquisition by Ideagen in 2021.During her tenure at Qualtrax, Amy successfully scaled the business by tripling annual recurring revenue while maintaining exceptional customer retention and building a culture recognized as a Best Place to Work in Virginia. Having implemented the Rhythm strategic execution system in her prior company, Amy brings firsthand experience helping leadership teams stay focused on their winning moves and achieve their growth goals.As CEO of Rhythm Systems, Amy now leads the organization in helping mid-market companies accelerate growth through better alignment, focus, and accountability. Rhythm Systems provides a complete strategic execution platform, combining proven methodology, software, and coaching to help leadership teams turn strategic plans into predictable results. By translating strategy into actionable dashboards and disciplined execution rhythms, Amy and her team help CEOs ensure their organizations stay aligned and on track to achieve their most important goals.