Oyster has announced a founder-led leadership transition, appointing Hadi Moussa as Chief Executive Officer. Founder Tony Jamous moves to the role of Executive Chairman. This strategic shift is designed to accelerate the company's growth and its mission to scale global employment equality, focusing on AI-driven workforce transformation and expanding economic impact in emerging markets.
Oyster appoints Hadi Moussa, former CEO of Coople and ex-Coursera leader, as its new CEO.
Founder and outgoing CEO Tony Jamous transitions to the role of Executive Chairman.
The change aims to scale the company's AI-enabled global employment platform.
Oyster focuses on creating economic impact, with 47% of its hires in emerging markets.
The company is the only B Corp-certified Employer of Record in its category.
Leadership will focus on helping customers navigate AI-driven workforce transformation.
Oyster, the global employment platform, has announced a planned leadership transition. Hadi Moussa succeeds founder Tony Jamous as Chief Executive Officer. Jamous will assume the newly created role of Executive Chairman, focusing on long-term vision, mission stewardship, and strategy. This transition from a position of strength is intended to accelerate Oyster's ability to scale its business and social impact as AI redefines the future of work.
Under Jamous' leadership, Oyster raised nearly $300 million, became a certified B Corp, and has delivered hundreds of millions in salaries and taxes to emerging economies. Today, 47% of team members hired through Oyster operate in emerging countries. Moussa brings extensive operational and global leadership experience from roles at Coople, Coursera, Deliveroo, Airbnb, and Facebook, alongside a personal connection to the mission of democratizing opportunity. His focus will be on scaling the business, deepening customer value, and sharpening the AI-enabled platform.
The transition is seen as pivotal for capitalizing on the generational shift AI presents for global employment. The leadership believes Oyster is uniquely positioned to ensure the benefits of AI-powered work reach emerging markets, not just established hubs. Moussa's operational expertise will guide the company in becoming the most trusted partner for global hiring, while Jamous will continue to champion the core mission of creating a more equal world of work and restoring economic possibility worldwide.
About Oyster
Oyster is a global employment platform that helps companies hire the best people anywhere and treat them right everywhere. As the only B Corp-certified Employer of Record, we give companies both modern technology and in-house expert support so they can navigate international hiring with confidence, clarity, and speed.
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