Workhuman Announces Strategic Leadership Reorganization to Boost Product Innovation and AI Integration

In a major strategic move, Workhuman, a leader in employee recognition solutions, has announced new leadership appointments aimed at enhancing product innovation and incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into its offerings. This development marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to expand its global market presence and enrich workplace cultures through advanced technology.

Richard Maclachlan has been appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Workhuman, based out of Framingham. Maclachlan’s rapid ascent within the company, from VP of Integrated Strategy to SVP, Global Head of Marketing, and now CMO, underscores his ability to scale operations and drive business growth. In his new role, he will be responsible for steering the Global Marketing team and enhancing Workhuman’s market share and customer base through innovative, technology-driven strategies.

Maclachlan expressed his commitment to amplifying Workhuman’s impact on workplaces worldwide, stating, “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.”

Kevin Heinzelman, who has been with Workhuman since 2019, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Product Management. Having previously served as VP of Product Management, Heinzelman’s new role will involve leading the amalgamation of Product Management and Design, Business Analytics, and Workhuman iQ teams. His focus will be on leveraging AI to continue placing Workhuman at the forefront of the employee recognition and engagement sector.

Heinzelman’s approach aims at integrating the unique strengths of various departments into a unified strategy to redefine the company’s product roadmap. “We’re shaping the future of employee recognition and setting new benchmarks for innovation and technological excellence,” he said.

Adding to the technology leadership, Shmulik Barel joins as Vice President of Product Engineering. With a strong background in technology disruption, Barel will focus on creating hybrid intelligence systems that blend human insights with AI efficiencies. Before his move to Workhuman, Barel held significant roles such as CEO of a mobile start-up and COO of a SaaS platform.

On his new role, Barel stated, “My goal in joining Workhuman is to drive meaningful change through innovation powered by the synergy of human and artificial intelligence.”

Jose Malpartida, newly appointed as Vice President of Product Management for Recognition Solutions, brings over a decade of experience from leading tech companies like Amazon and Wayfair. Based at Workhuman’s Framingham office, Malpartida will focus on leveraging AI to enhance social recognition solutions, reflecting his belief in AI’s role in fostering compassionate workplaces.

Eric Mosley, co-founder and CEO of Workhuman, emphasized the importance of these appointments, stating, “Each of these distinguished leaders brings a wealth of experience in using AI and other emerging technologies to inspire their teams to embrace new ways of working and drive meaningful business outcomes.”

Workhuman’s recent innovations include the integration of a generative AI assistant in Workhuman iQ, enhancing the platform’s capability to provide insights into workforce dynamics without the need for extensive data expertise.

Founded over two decades ago, Workhuman continues to be a disruptor in the HR technology space, impacting organizations worldwide by transforming employee experience through continuous innovation in recognition and feedback systems. This series of strategic appointments is set to advance the company’s mission of crafting workplace environments that celebrate human connection and foster a culture of appreciation and inclusivity. For further information on Workhuman’s initiatives and services, visit www.workhuman.com.