Recurly, a leading subscription management platform for global brands, has appointed Jemima Bowden as its first Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With over 20 years of experience scaling technology and SaaS businesses, Bowden will lead Recurly’s global people strategy, focusing on talent acquisition, employee experience, culture development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to support the company’s rapid expansion.
Jemima Bowden named Recurly’s first CHRO to drive people strategy.
Brings 20+ years of experience from Quorum Software, Bazaarvoice, and more.
Focuses on talent, culture, organizational design, and DEI initiatives.
Appointment supports Recurly’s global growth and employee experience goals.
Follows strategic acquisitions and product innovation milestones.
Recurly serves brands like Paramount+, Sling, and FabFitFun.
Bowden, previously CHRO at Quorum Software and Senior Vice President of People & Talent at Bazaarvoice, brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams. “The addition of this new executive role is a pivotal investment in furthering our focus on culture and employee experience as we grow,” said Joe Rohrlich, CEO of Recurly. “Jemima’s extensive experience in building and scaling high-performing teams, particularly within fast-paced tech and SaaS environments, makes her the ideal leader to champion our most valuable asset: our people.”
“I am incredibly excited to join Recurly at such a dynamic time in its growth trajectory,” said Bowden. “The opportunity to build on the people function as Recurly’s first CHRO is truly inspiring. I am passionate about creating environments where talent can thrive, innovation flourishes, and every employee feels valued and empowered.” Her leadership will align employee experience with customer outcomes, fostering a culture that supports Recurly’s mission to drive subscription success for global brands like Paramount+, Alaska Airlines, and Sprout Social.
Recurly’s appointment of Bowden follows significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions like Prive and Redfast, and the launch of Recurly Compass, an AI-driven toolset for subscription growth. With offices in Austin, Broomfield, Medellin, and London, Recurly serves thousands of brands across digital media, streaming, and SaaS, delivering a 14x average ROI. Bowden’s expertise will be critical as the company scales, ensuring a world-class employee experience that translates to superior customer outcomes.
Jemima Bowden’s appointment as Recurly’s first CHRO marks a strategic step toward enhancing its global people strategy and culture. By leveraging her extensive experience, Recurly aims to strengthen its position as a leader in subscription management while fostering an innovative and inclusive workplace.
Recurly is the leading subscription growth platform trusted by thousands of brands across digital media, streaming, ecommerce, publishing, SaaS, education, consumer goods, and professional services industries to drive revenue and optimize the subscriber experience. Headquartered in Austin, TX, along with offices in Broomfield, CO, Medellin, and London, Recurly is powering the subscription economy for global enterprises such as Paramount+, Alaska Airlines, Sling, FabFitFun, and Sprout Social. The company provides the flexibility, intelligence, and scalability businesses need to succeed.
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