SkyHive®, the recognized leader in generative AI applications for companies and governments on their reskilling journey to build a capable and future-proof workforce, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Ballon as president and chief operating officer. In this newly created role, Ballon will be responsible for connecting SkyHive’s strategy to execution, building scalability to support strong and increasing demand from its large customers, and continuing to drive top-line growth through global expansion and a robust ecosystem.
Ballon joins SkyHive following the close of the Company’s latest growth capital round. Ballon is a renowned C-suite leader with more than 25 years of experience in the enterprise technology industry, and has previously held senior roles at Cisco, General Electric, and Intel. A pioneer in machine learning for over a decade, he has built several multi-billion-dollar businesses serving global customers. In addition to creating long-term shareholder value for Fortune 500 companies, Ballon has also scaled several growth-stage AI startups as a board member and non-executive chairman.
PrismHR, the leading HR technology software powering payroll, benefits, and HR for businesses across the U.S., today announced that Jeff Foley has joined the company as Vice President of Product Marketing. Foley brings nearly 30 years of experience to his role, leading a team across the Vensure Employer Solutions portfolio of brands, which includes PrismHR, Namely, Solvo and VensureHR.
Foley started his career as an engineer before moving to marketing, giving him a unique understanding of technology and the ability to translate differentiating features into practical benefits. Before coming on board at PrismHR, Foley was Vice President of Product Marketing and Customer Marketing at Validity, where he owned and rebuilt the product marketing function for the company’s suite of software solutions for sales and marketing organizations. Foley holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees from MIT.
Würk, the first and leading Human Capital Management (HCM) company for the cannabis industry, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Meadows as chief operating officer, effective June 19, 2023.
As Würk’s chief operating officer, Meadows will lead processes across Würk, develop business strategies and strategically execute the company’s goals for the future. She will be responsible for the implementations, product, tax, money movement and operations teams.
DHI Group, Inc. announced today it has hired Amy Heidersbach as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Based in Denver, Ms. Heidersbach will lead DHI’s marketing organization, with responsibility for the Company’s digital marketing strategy, product marketing, demand generation and branding for Dice, the leading technology career marketplace connecting technology professionals with employers. Ms. Heidersbach will focus on marketing efforts to grow the number of clients and candidates on DHI’s platforms as well as increase their engagement. Ms. Heidersbach will join DHI’s executive team and report directly to CEO, Art Zeile.
ThisWay Global, the leader in unbiased talent sourcing and matching technology, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Mike Pauletich as its Chief Partnerships and Growth Officer. Mike brings 29 years of experience in the HR technology industry. In his new role, he will steer the growth and partnerships for one of the fastest-growing SaaS technology companies in Austin, Texas, accelerating the growth trajectory even more for ThisWay Global. He will spearhead expanding resellers, referral programs, channel sales, and technology partnerships.
With an extensive background in building and managing strategic partner ecosystems, Mike’s leadership has been instrumental in the success of dozens of HR technology companies: startups and long established corporations. Among his many accomplishments before joining ThisWay, Mike most recently served as the VP of HR Technology Partnerships at Jobcase, the world’s largest online community dedicated to empowering and advocating for workers around the globe. Previously, Mike’s expertise led him to executive roles in prominent industry firms such as Mya Systems, Entelo, eQuest, Jibe, and Recruitology.
