Roseland, NJ, USA – October 18, 2024 – CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler™, has announced the appointment of Michelle O’Rourke as Chief People Officer, effective immediately. O’Rourke, who currently serves as Senior Director of Human Resources, will now assume full leadership of the company’s human resources function, overseeing talent acquisition, employee development and retention, and company culture. In her new role, she will also join CoreWeave’s executive leadership team.
With over two decades of human resources experience, O’Rourke has played a pivotal role in shaping CoreWeave’s culture and talent strategy since joining the company in 2021. Her deep understanding of the company’s values and vision positions her uniquely to maintain CoreWeave’s entrepreneurial, mission-driven, and high-performing work environment.
Michael Intrator, Chief Executive Officer of CoreWeave, emphasized the impact of O’Rourke’s leadership: “Michelle has been integral to not only building the culture at CoreWeave that sets us apart, but successfully scaling that culture through a period of significant growth. Michelle recognizes the long-term value of people as a critical driver of business success. As CoreWeave continues its path, she will be essential to maintaining our vibrant and inclusive culture that promotes learning, growth, and innovation. We’re thrilled to welcome Michelle to the executive leadership team.”
Under O’Rourke’s guidance, CoreWeave has expanded to over 800 team members worldwide.
“After three incredible and transformative years at CoreWeave, I am thrilled to join this exceptional executive leadership team,” said Michelle O’Rourke. “At the center of CoreWeave’s success is its people. We work alongside some of the best in the industry, and it is critical to build a workplace that allows this exceptional talent to flourish. As we accelerate our planned global expansion and continue to scale, my focus will be on nourishing CoreWeave’s culture and talent strategy in a way that keeps pace with our growth and positions our employees for success.”
About CoreWeave:
CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler™, provides a cloud platform with cutting-edge software that powers the next wave of AI. The company’s technology offers cloud solutions for accelerated computing to enterprises and leading AI labs. Since 2017, CoreWeave has expanded its data centers across the US and Europe. Recognized as one of the TIME100 most influential companies and ranked on the Forbes Cloud 100 list in 2024, CoreWeave continues to lead in AI-driven innovation.
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