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Deel, the global payroll and HR platform, has announced a significant expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Joe Kauffman as President and Chief Financial Officer. Kauffman joins from Credit Karma, where he served in top roles including CFO, President, and CEO, bringing over a decade of experience in scaling a high-growth fintech company.
Deel appoints Joe Kauffman, former Credit Karma CEO, as President & CFO.
Kauffman helped grow Credit Karma's revenue from $100M+ to $2.3B.
Founding CFO Philippe Bouaziz moves to Executive Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer.
Deel has surpassed $1 billion in annual recurring revenue and is profitable.
The move strengthens the leadership team for global scaling and future opportunities.
This is part of a series of recent key executive appointments at Deel.
This appointment is part of a strategic transition for the company's founders. Philippe Bouaziz, who served as Deel's CFO since its inception and guided its growth to over $1 billion in annual recurring revenue, will move into the newly created role of Executive Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer. In this position, he will continue to shape Deel's long-term vision and strategic direction. This shift allows the company to leverage Bouaziz's foundational expertise while bringing in Kauffman's seasoned experience for the next phase of growth.
Joe Kauffman's background is particularly relevant for Deel's current stage. At Credit Karma, he demonstrated a unique ability to drive international expansion and significantly grow revenue while expanding operating margins. His prior experience in CFO and corporate development roles at NYSE-listed companies also provides him with deep expertise in managing disciplined, high-growth businesses within a public market framework, which will be pivotal as Deel continues to scale. “What Alex and Shuo have built is truly exceptional. It’s not just great payroll and HR technology — it’s a movement transforming how people work and get paid around the world,” said Joe Kauffman.
The appointment signals Deel's preparation for its next chapter, which includes continued global expansion and strengthening its financial foundation. “Having someone of Joe’s caliber join Deel says everything about where we are today and where we’re going,” said Alex Bouaziz, Co-Founder and CEO of Deel. “Joe brings a rare combination of deep leadership acumen, operational expertise, and a genuine passion for people – qualities that align perfectly with our culture and mission.” This key hire, alongside other recent executive appointments, positions Deel for sustained innovation and readiness for future market opportunities.
Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Built for how the world works today, Deel brings HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and device management into one platform, supported by owned payroll infrastructure across 150+ countries. Businesses of all sizes use Deel to hire, pay, and manage every worker type – securely and at scale.
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