IZEA Announces Kerry Griffin as Company’s First Chief Talent Officer
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), a leading provider in the Creator Economy, has appointed Kerry Griffin as its first Chief Talent Officer (CTO). This strategic move emphasizes IZEA's commitment to fostering an exceptional workforce and cultivating a strong, collaborative culture as the company enters its next growth phase.
Griffin brings over 20 years of leadership experience in human resources, specializing in talent acquisition, organizational development, and building high-performing, inclusive teams. Her most recent role was as Chief Talent Officer at MERGE, where she supported business growth during transformational periods.
IZEA's CEO, Patrick Venetucci, highlighted the importance of people in the company's success and expressed confidence in Griffin's ability to elevate IZEA's people practices. Griffin aims to create an environment where employees feel empowered, supported, and inspired to excel, driving the company and the broader Creator Economy forward.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), un fornitore leader nell'Economia dei Creatori, ha nominato Kerry Griffin come primo Chief Talent Officer (CTO). Questa mossa strategica sottolinea l'impegno di IZEA nel promuovere una forza lavoro eccezionale e coltivare una cultura collaborativa e solida mentre l'azienda entra nella sua prossima fase di crescita.
Griffin porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella leadership delle risorse umane, specializzandosi nell'acquisizione di talenti, nello sviluppo organizzativo e nella costruzione di team inclusivi ad alte prestazioni. Il suo ruolo più recente è stato come Chief Talent Officer presso MERGE, dove ha supportato la crescita aziendale durante periodi di trasformazione.
Il CEO di IZEA, Patrick Venetucci, ha evidenziato l'importanza delle persone nel successo dell'azienda e ha espresso fiducia nella capacità di Griffin di migliorare le pratiche relative alle persone in IZEA. Griffin mira a creare un ambiente in cui i dipendenti si sentano valorizzati, supportati e ispirati a eccellere, guidando l'azienda e l'intera Economia dei Creatori verso il futuro.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), un proveedor líder en la Economía de Creadores, ha designado a Kerry Griffin como su primera Chief Talent Officer (CTO). Este movimiento estratégico enfatiza el compromiso de IZEA de fomentar una fuerza laboral excepcional y cultivar una cultura fuerte y colaborativa mientras la empresa ingresa en su próxima fase de crecimiento.
Griffin aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo en recursos humanos, especializándose en adquisición de talento, desarrollo organizacional y en la construcción de equipos inclusivos de alto rendimiento. Su rol más reciente fue como Chief Talent Officer en MERGE, donde apoyó el crecimiento empresarial durante períodos de transformación.
El CEO de IZEA, Patrick Venetucci, subrayó la importancia de las personas en el éxito de la empresa y expresó su confianza en la capacidad de Griffin para elevar las prácticas de personal de IZEA. Griffin tiene como objetivo crear un entorno donde los empleados se sientan empoderados, apoyados e inspirados para sobresalir, impulsando a la empresa y a la Economía de Creadores en general hacia adelante.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA)는 Kerry Griffin을 첫 번째 Chief Talent Officer (CTO)로 임명했습니다. 이 전략적 결정은 IZEA가 탁월한 인력을 육성하고 회사가 다음 성장 단계를 맞이하면서 강력하고 협력적인 문화를 조성하겠다는 의지를 강조합니다.
Griffin은 인적 자원 분야에서 20년 이상의 리더십 경험을 가지고 있으며, 인재 채용, 조직 개발 및 고성능 포괄적 팀 구축에 전문성을 가지고 있습니다. 그녀의 최근 직책은 MERGE에서 Chief Talent Officer로, 변혁기의 비즈니스 성장을 지원하였습니다.
IZEA의 CEO인 Patrick Venetucci는 회사 성공에서 사람들의 중요성을 강조하고 Griffin이 IZEA의 인사 관행을 향상시킬 수 있을 것이라는 확신을 표명했습니다. Griffin은 임직원들이 권한을 부여받고 지원받으며 뛰어난 성과를 낼 수 있도록 영감을 주는 환경을 조성하여 회사와 더 넓은 Creator Economy를 발전시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), un fournisseur leader dans l'économie des créateurs, a nommé Kerry Griffin en tant que première Chief Talent Officer (CTO). Ce mouvement stratégique souligne l'engagement d'IZEA à favoriser une main-d'œuvre exceptionnelle et à cultiver une culture forte et collaborative alors que l'entreprise entre dans sa prochaine phase de croissance.
Griffin apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience en leadership dans les ressources humaines, spécialisée dans l'acquisition de talents, le développement organisationnel et la construction d'équipes performantes et inclusives. Son dernier poste était Chief Talent Officer chez MERGE, où elle a soutenu la croissance de l'entreprise pendant des périodes de transformation.
Patrick Venetucci, le PDG d'IZEA, a souligné l'importance des personnes dans le succès de l'entreprise et a exprimé sa confiance dans la capacité de Griffin à améliorer les pratiques relatives aux personnes chez IZEA. Griffin vise à créer un environnement où les employés se sentent valorisés, soutenus et inspirés à exceller, propulsant l'entreprise et la plus large économie des créateurs vers l'avant.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), ein führender Anbieter in der Creator Economy, hat Kerry Griffin als erste Chief Talent Officer (CTO) ernannt. Dieser strategische Schritt unterstreicht IZEA's Engagement für die Förderung einer außergewöhnlichen Belegschaft und den Aufbau einer starken, kooperativen Kultur, während das Unternehmen in seine nächste Wachstumsphase eintritt.
Griffin bringt über 20 Jahre Führungserfahrung im Bereich Human Resources mit, mit Spezialisierung auf Talentakquise, organisatorische Entwicklung und den Aufbau leistungsstarker, inklusiver Teams. Ihre letzte Position war als Chief Talent Officer bei MERGE, wo sie das Unternehmenswachstum während transformatorischer Phasen unterstützte.
Patrick Venetucci, CEO von IZEA, hob die Bedeutung von Menschen für den Erfolg des Unternehmens hervor und äußerte Vertrauen in Griffins Fähigkeit, die Personalpraktiken von IZEA zu verbessern. Griffin hat das Ziel, eine Umgebung zu schaffen, in der Mitarbeiter sich befähigt, unterstützt und inspiriert fühlen, um exzellente Leistungen zu erbringen und das Unternehmen sowie die breitere Creator Economy voranzutreiben.
- Appointment of an experienced Chief Talent Officer with over 20 years of leadership in HR
- Strategic focus on fostering exceptional workforce and collaborative culture
- Positioning for future growth in the Creator Economy
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of services, technology, and data for the Creator Economy, today announced the appointment of Kerry Griffin as the company's first-ever Chief Talent Officer (CTO). Griffin’s appointment underscores IZEA’s focus on fostering an exceptional workforce and cultivating a strong, collaborative culture as the company moves into its next chapter of growth.
Griffin brings over two decades of leadership experience in human resources, specializing in talent acquisition, organizational development, and building high-performing, inclusive teams. Most recently, she served as Chief Talent Officer at MERGE, where she was instrumental in supporting business growth during periods of transformational change.
“As we continue to innovate and expand within the Creator Economy, our people remain the core of our success,” said Patrick Venetucci, CEO of IZEA. “Kerry’s extensive background in talent leadership will be pivotal in helping us elevate our people practices, ensuring that we’re not only supporting our current team but also positioning ourselves for the future.”
“IZEA has built a strong foundation, and I’m excited to join at a time when the company is poised for even greater growth,” said Griffin. “My goal is to stimulate an environment where people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work. By focusing on collaboration and development, I’m confident we’ll continue driving the company forward and unlocking new levels of success for both our team and the broader Creator Economy.”
If you’re driven by the Creator Economy and want to help brands and creators collaborate in meaningful ways, apply to join the IZEA team at izea.com/company/careers.
About IZEA Worldwide, Inc.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (“IZEA”) is a marketing technology company providing software and professional services that enable brands to collaborate and transact with the full spectrum of today’s top social influencers and content creators. The company serves as a champion for the growing Creator Economy, enabling individuals to monetize their content, creativity, and influence. IZEA launched the industry’s first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006 and has since facilitated nearly 4 million transactions between online buyers and sellers. Leading brands and agencies partner with IZEA to increase digital engagement, diversify brand voice, scale content production, and drive a measurable return on investment.
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