Darwinbox, a leading global AI-native Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, has appointed Opal Wagnac as Head of Market Positioning and Strategy for the Americas. This strategic hire aims to accelerate Darwinbox’s expansion in the region by sharpening market differentiation, deepening enterprise customer engagement, strengthening relationships with strategic partners, and enhancing industry analyst interactions amid growing momentum and enterprise wins.
“Opal brings a rare mix of strategic clarity and deep domain expertise in HR technology,” said Jayant Paleti, Co-founder and CEO of Darwinbox. “Momentum for Darwinbox across the Americas has accelerated significantly year over year, and Opal’s leadership will be critical as we sharpen our differentiation and help enterprises realize the business outcomes a modern, AI-native HCM platform can enable.”
Wagnac’s extensive background enables her to transform complex product capabilities into compelling, differentiated narratives that drive enterprise adoption and sustainable growth.
“Darwinbox represents a new generation of HR technology—AI-native, globally scalable, and built for real enterprise complexity,” said Opal Wagnac. “HR leaders don’t need more tools; they need platforms that anticipate needs, reduce friction, and elevate decision-making. What drew me here is the company’s ability to combine intelligent design with real enterprise credibility. I’m excited to help Darwinbox expand its impact across the Americas by sharpening our story and partnering closely with customers and the ecosystem.”
This leadership addition positions Darwinbox to capitalize on rising demand for modern, AI-powered HCM solutions that deliver tangible business outcomes for enterprises in the Americas.
About Darwinbox
Darwinbox is trusted by 1,100+ enterprises—including Visteon, Lionbridge, Coronis Health, Transcarent, GEP, Starbucks, McDonalds, and Nivea— to modernize HR through a unified, AI-native platform spanning core HR, talent management, workforce management, and employee experience. The AI-native platform supports 4M+ employees across 130+ countries. Darwinbox recently announced a $140M funding round co-led by KKR and Partners Group and is also backed by OTPP, TCV, Microsoft, and Salesforce.