FRAMINGHAM, MASS, AND DUBLIN, May 2024—Workhuman® has initiated significant changes to its leadership team, underscoring its commitment to fostering a workplace environment centered around celebration, connection, and appreciation. At the forefront of these strategic appointments are several individuals poised to steer the company through its next phase of growth, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
Richard Maclachlan, newly appointed as Chief Marketing Officer, joined Workhuman in 2021 and has rapidly ascended from VP of Integrated Strategy to SVP, Global Head of Marketing. Tasked with overseeing the Global Marketing team, Maclachlan’s role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities from brand management to revenue operations. He is set to refine Workhuman’s value propositions, ensuring they resonate well with both existing and potential clients.
“We’re on a mission to make work more human for every company on the planet, and I feel deeply responsible for bringing that vision to life through a cohesive and AI driven strategy that enhances our brand’s global presence and delivers tangible growth while showcasing the genuine impact of our solutions on workplaces globally,” Maclachlan stated.
Kevin Heinzelman, now Senior Vice President of Product Management, began his tenure at Workhuman in 2019 and has previously held various leadership roles. His promotion marks a commitment to enhancing the company’s product strategies and operations. Heinzelman will manage Workhuman’s Product Management and Design, Business Analytics, and Workhuman iQ teams, driving forward the company’s AI initiatives. “By capitalizing on the unique strengths of each department and aligning our efforts into a unified strategy, we’re not just refining our product roadmap – we’re shaping the future of employee recognition and setting new benchmarks for innovation and technological excellence,” said Heinzelman.
Shmulik Barel, assuming the role of Vice President of Product Engineering, will focus on integrating human insights with AI to innovate efficiency and creativity in the workplace. Barel’s extensive experience in technology and operational leadership is expected to significantly enhance Workhuman’s product offerings. “Recognizing the evolving challenges in workforce management, including keeping employees engaged, productive, and motivated, my goal in joining Workhuman is to drive meaningful change through innovation powered by the synergy of human and artificial intelligence,” he commented.
Jose Malpartida, appointed as Vice President of Product Management for Recognition Solutions, brings over a decade of product management expertise. Malpartida will play a crucial role in developing social recognition solutions that promote a culture of appreciation and connectivity within workplaces. “I firmly believe that AI will be instrumental in accelerating Workhuman’s mission to cultivate more compassionate workplaces, and I look forward to applying my experience with emerging technologies to drive meaningful change in the way we work,” he remarked.
Eric Mosley, co-founder and CEO of Workhuman, expressed his confidence in the newly appointed leaders, emphasizing their ability to inspire innovative approaches and deliver substantial business outcomes. “Leveraging cutting-edge technologies to foster innovation and push the boundaries of what is possible in the workplace is deeply embedded into Workhuman’s ethos and DNA,” Mosley stated.
About Workhuman As the pioneer in employee recognition technology, Workhuman is committed to continuous innovation and transforming the modern workplace into a vibrant and diverse ecosystem of appreciation and connectivity. Most recently, Workhuman announced the addition of a generative AI assistant to Workhuman iQ, the industry’s most comprehensive AI-powered social analytics solution. Workhuman’s AI Assistant allows customers to gain instant access to an aggregate knowledge base encompassing the strengths, weaknesses, and untapped potential of their entire workforce – all without the need for data analytics expertise.
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