Singapore – Global payroll and human resources platform Deel has appointed Joe Kauffman as its new president and chief financial officer. Joe joins the company following over a decade in senior leadership at Credit Karma, where he held the roles of chief financial officer, president, and chief executive officer.
The appointment coincides with a leadership transition as Philippe Bouaziz, Deel’s founding chief financial officer, assumes the newly created position of executive chairman and chief strategy officer. Philippe will continue to support the company’s strategic development and long-term objectives.
Joe brings extensive experience in scaling high-growth businesses and international expansion, which is expected to support Deel’s continued global reach. His financial and operational expertise will contribute to strengthening the company’s technology-driven payroll and HR services, supporting innovation and platform improvements that facilitate seamless operations for businesses worldwide.
“I was drawn to Deel because of its unique culture— a market leader obsessed with innovation and customer success, growing at an exceptional pace and still operating with the speed and flexibility of a startup,” Joe commented.
He added, “It’s an exciting time to join and I’m looking forward to helping fuel the company’s next chapter of growth. You can feel the ambition and forward momentum in every conversation here.”
Under Philippe’s financial guidance, Deel has grown from a startup into a platform serving more than 37,000 businesses across over 150 countries. The company has been profitable for over three years, surpassing US$1b in annual recurring revenue.
“Joe brings incredible experience and energy that will help shape Deel’s next milestones,” Philippe, shared.
He added, “Watching Deel grow into what it is today has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.”
This appointment follows several recent senior leadership additions, including Harish Sharma as chief risk officer, Anthony Luis Rodriguez as chief compliance officer, and DeAnn Work as general counsel.
These roles further enhance Deel’s capabilities in technological innovation, compliance, and risk management as the company prepares for future growth and public market opportunities.
With a strengthened executive team and a focus on technology-enabled global expansion, Deel remains committed to simplifying international work and payroll operations for businesses worldwide.
