Dataiku, a powerhouse in the AI solutions arena, has welcomed Lynne Oldham as its new chief people officer.

The move underscores commitment to cultivating talent and accelerating global growth, the company said.

With over two decades of HR leadership to her name, Oldham has a track record of steering organisations through hypergrowth, having previously held executive roles at Zoom and Stash, where Oldham played a pivotal role in scaling operations and embedding inclusive workplace cultures.

Oldham’s appointment comes as Dataiku surges past the US$300 million annual recurring revenue milestone, cementing its position as a trusted partner for Forbes Global 2000 enterprises eager to harness AI for a competitive edge.

As Dataiku’s ambitions soar, Oldham is set to be the linchpin of its people strategy, ensuring that culture and capability evolve in lockstep with business growth, the company said.

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At Zoom, Oldham was at the helm during a period of expansion, guiding the company through its initial public offering and overseeing a workforce explosion from 1,700 to 7,000 employees.

Oldham’s knack for scaling people operations at high-growth companies dovetails perfectly with Dataiku’s trajectory as it gears up for the next leg of its journey, the company said.

“Lynne’s varied industry experience combined with her ability to guide technology category leaders through transformational growth make her an exceptional fit for Dataiku,” said Krish Venkataraman, president of Dataiku.

“To become a generational company, you need to attract, retain, and care for the people responsible for building it.

“Lynne’s expertise will further strengthen Dataiku’s agile culture, ensuring we continue to fuel innovation and accelerate our success on the global stage,” Venkataraman said.

Dataiku grows leadership team ahead of IPO

Oldham’s arrival is the latest in a series of heavyweight executive hires at Dataiku, which has been assembling a leadership team equipped with IPO and public company expertise.

Both Venkataraman and Chief Revenue Officer Phil Coady bring a wealth of experience in navigating companies through high-stakes growth phases.

Industry observers believe Oldham’s extensive global HR acumen – particularly in crafting people-first strategies that deliver tangible business impact – will be a game-changer as Dataiku scales internationally.

“I’m thrilled to join Dataiku at such a transformative time in its journey. My career has been shaped by guiding organisations through pivotal growth stages, from the hustle of hypergrowth to the careful transition into a public company,” Oldham said.

“Along the way, I’ve always maintained a passion for aligning business goals with people’s aspirations to create cultures where both thrive. I look forward to working with the talented team at Dataiku to support its growth as well as its mission to help organisations worldwide unlock the full potential of AI.”

With Oldham in the driving seat of its people strategy, Dataiku is doubling down on its vision of becoming a global AI juggernaut – one that pushes the boundaries of technological innovation and champions an inclusive, dynamic, and high-performing workplace culture, the company believes.