Denver, Colorado, United States, December 2024 – Carol MacKinlay has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Velocity Global, where she will lead strategic HR initiatives to scale operations, enhance workforce engagement, and support the company’s global expansion. With her extensive experience in global HR leadership, compensation strategy, and organizational growth, Carol is set to contribute significantly to Velocity Global’s mission of enabling businesses to seamlessly hire and manage talent worldwide.
Before joining Velocity Global, Carol served as Chief People Officer at Binance.US, where she led the People team from scratch, scaling it to 30 members and growing the company’s workforce to over 800 employees across 15+ locations. She was instrumental in organizational restructuring, board-level corporate governance, and IPO readiness during her tenure.
Carol was also the Chief People Officer at UserTesting, playing a pivotal role in its successful IPO in 2021. She led a 40-member team overseeing talent, workplace operations, and diversity initiatives, achieving recognition as a “Best Place to Work” by multiple organizations.
Earlier, Carol held leadership roles at Matterport and Xero, where she contributed to rapid organizational growth, HR strategy development, and workplace transformation. Notably, at Plantronics, she grew the company from a failed LBO to a $400M public enterprise, doubling its headcount and increasing stock value significantly.
Carol’s expertise spans over three decades, including roles in consulting and executive leadership at organizations like Borland Software, Jawbone, and KPMG.
About Velocity Global
Velocity Global empowers companies to hire, pay, and manage talent anywhere with its cutting-edge technology and local expertise in over 185 countries. The company offers comprehensive global workforce solutions, simplifying compliance, payroll, and workforce management to help businesses expand with ease. With a mission to connect the global workforce, Velocity Global ensures seamless operations for its clients worldwide.
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