Edgevana, the leader in powering the world’s fastest-growing companies shaping the future of the digital economy, is proud to announce the appointment of Don Towsend as its new Vice President of People Operations. Townsend will work with the team to drive strategic growth and foster alignment between People Operations and the mission of Edgevana.

Prior to taking on the role of VP of People Operations at Edgevana, Don’s professional career includes building organizations from scratch at Google, rebuilding the hiring process which allowed Google to hire faster than ever within GCP which was implemented Globally whilst preparing companies for acquisition.

Edgevana is rethinking the entire hiring process, focusing on creating a decentralized first work environment where our global team operates without a centralized headquarters, embracing decentralization as a fundamental principle from our people to our technology.

“We are thrilled to welcome Don to the team as our VP of People Operations,” said Edgevana Co-Founder & CEO, Mark Thiele. “Don’s leadership in executive recruitment, coupled with his unrivaled expertise in talent cultivation, not only matches but accelerates our ability to source, attract and retain the best talent at the forefront of shaping the next generation of fintech and driving transformative change… at Edgevana to be part of a visionary mission that is revolutionizing the way the world connects and interacts..”

“I've immersed myself in the world of Edgevana's executive team over the past few weeks, and I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of this innovative group,” exclaimed Don. “What truly sets us apart is the belief that great ideas transcend traditional business hierarchies. I'm constantly amazed by how swiftly brilliant concepts transform into stunning tools that empower widespread access to the fintech revolution.”

“In securing Don's unparalleled talent leadership,” Thiele continued, “we are boldly asserting our commitment to an evolved people strategy, one that magnetizes and retains exceptional talent, and fortifies Edgevana's standing as a trailblazer in innovation. With Don at the helm, we are more than confident - we are enthralled with the potential to redefine industry standards and propel Edgevana into an exciting future.”