What’s new with Velocity Global
Check out the latest updates on our people, our company, and our perspective on borderless work.
Velocity Global Announces Rebrand as it Makes Opportunity Borderless for People Everywhere
Velocity Global, the world’s expert on work, today announced the launch of a new brand identity, product UI, and website, all of which more accurately represent their next phase of growth and scale.
New Product Enhancements and Technology Integrations as Demand for Global Hiring Increases
Today we announced new platform updates to improve the customer experience, accelerate the hiring process, and help companies more strategically meet escalating hiring demands and complexities.
Velocity Global Announces Linda Lee as Chief People and Culture Officer
Velocity Global, the world’s expert on work, announced today the appointment of Linda Lee as Chief People and Culture Officer. In her role, Linda will build a best-in-class people strategy, overseeing culture-related initiatives as well as talent development and employee recruitment efforts. She will provide strategic counsel to leadership across functions, engaging with teams and employees throughout the company as it works towards its next level of growth.
Velocity Global Announces Frank Calderoni as Chief Executive Officer
Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, today announced the appointment of prominent software executive Frank Calderoni as its new Chief Executive Officer. Founder and former CEO Ben Wright will remain in his role as Board Chairman.
Velocity Global Announces New Financial Metrics; Crosses $200M ARR
The increase in demand for technology platforms that make it possible to compliantly hire and pay talent around the world has provided significant tailwinds for Velocity Global.
Velocity Global Announces Global Equity Program For Employers
Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, today announced the launch of their Global Equity Program, providing customers with a compliant, locally tailored way to issue a variety of competitive and comprehensive award packages worldwide.
Velocity Global and FT Partners Announce Transformative $1 Million Gift to First Descents to Scale Adventure Programming for Young Adults Impacted by Serious Health Conditions
Velocity Global and FT Partners announce a transformational gift to First Descents to further impact their work and provide life-changing outdoor adventures to adults impacted by serious disease. The two companies committed to allocate $1 million from the recently closed series B transaction.
Velocity Global Announces New Entity in Argentina
Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, today announced Argentina as its 58th global entity. With a significant rise in its labor force participation rate, global companies looking to capitalize on Argentina’s favorable remote work policies and growing talent pool can now do so seamlessly.
Velocity Global Announces New Entity in Ukraine
Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, today announced a new entity in Ukraine, which will allow employers the opportunity to recruit and retain employees locally. With its 57th entity, Velocity Global is providing an opportunity for individuals within the country to maintain their income and support their families even in times of economic uncertainty.
Velocity Global adds Siddharth Ram as new chief technology officer
Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, announced Siddharth Ram as its new chief technology officer. Ram will be responsible for growing and scaling the technology organization. In this role, he will be working in close collaboration with Chief Product Officer Liz Li and her team to develop and execute against the company’s technology roadmap.
Velocity Global appoints finance and technology executive Junko Swain to its board of directors
Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, announced today that notable finance and technology executive Junko Swain has joined its board of directors, where she will serve as an independent board member and lead the Audit Committee.