HR Tech platform Hibob names David Sussely as its Chief Financial Officer
Tel Aviv headquartered transformative HR tech platform Hibob that helps high-growth companies engage with their employees and develop their culture, announced the appointment of David Sussely as Chief Financial Officer.
A practiced finance executive with over twenty years of experience in fast-growing global SaaS companies from a wide range of industries, Sussely joins Hibob at a crucial moment as the industry leader builds upon its technological capabilities to deliver the best people management solutions for its clients. Sussely’s financial expertise will play a vital role in Hibob’s growth trajectory as the company focuses on strategic investments that will have a true impact for companies striving to create a better workplace for their employees.
Ronni Zehavi, co-founder and CEO at Hibob stated, “David’s proven success and financial experience will make him a vital asset to the Hibob team as we reach new levels of hyper-growth and continue to disrupt the antiquated HR industry. I am excited to start working alongside him, and seeing the overall impact that he will have on the company as well as on our expanding executive team.”
Sussely has an extensive background with merger and acquisition transactions, information system implementation, global finance and operations management. Most recently, Sussely served as Vice President of Finance and acting Chief Financial Officer at cloud-based Digital Adoption Platform, WalkMe, where led the company through four successful funding rounds from 2016-2019. While at WalkMe, he was also responsible for global finance, legal, technology operations and commercial desk departments while preparing the company for scaling and IPO.
On his appointment, David stated, “Hibob is taking the HR technology industry by storm, and I am excited to play a role in the company’s continued accomplishments. I look forward to bringing my years of financial experience with international SaaS companies to my new role as CFO, and intend to build on Hibob’s success to best serve the company’s broadening list of diverse, global clients.”
With 460% year-over-year growth, Hibob boasts hundreds of fast-growing customers, as well as strategic platform integrations with Slack, Workable, GreenHouse, Mercer, Aviva, Canada Life, and UNAM. Hibob provides rapidly scaling businesses with the data and tools they need to enhance employee experience, improve workplace culture, and modernize alongside the transforming workforce. The startup also raised a $20 Mn in Series A+ funding round in March this year.