Gorillas Technologies GmbH expands its Executive Leadership Team and signs long-time international HR Exec Deena Fox as its first Global Chief People Officer. As of August 1, 2021, Fox is responsible for all aspects of Gorillas’ company culture and global people strategy. Fox brings to Gorillas broad experience from companies in the tech, retail, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors.
“When I first heard the story of Gorillas, I was blown away by the explosive vertical growth, global ambition, and laser focus on execution – I immediately wanted to be a part of making history with this team,” said Fox. “What I found even more compelling, was CEO, Kağan Sümer’s, unequivocal commitment to balance Gorillas hyper-growth with a major focus on people and HR infrastructure. Gorillas continues to attract smart, kind, ambitious people all over the world and now, at the company’s one-year mark, it’s time to take our commitment to their growth, development, and experience to the next level.”
As Gorillas Global Chief People Officer, Fox will be part of the management board reporting directly to the Founder and CEO, Kağan Sümer.
“Gorillas is a diverse collective of authentic people, taking bold decisions to deliver on our mission. Through Gorillas rapid expansion, we’ve brought growth in commerce and job opportunities to the markets we operate in, but of all of the investments we’ve made or will make in the future, nothing is more important than investing in our people. I have great confidence in Deena’s ability to design and execute a global people strategy that will have a strong and immediate impact on our global workforce while positioning us well for the many stages of growth still ahead,” said Sümer.
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