Greenhouse Appoints Chief People Officer
December 17, 2025 – Hiring platform Greenhouse has Sharawn Tipton as chief people officer. In this role, she will identify new opportunities where people strategy can accelerate Greenhouse’s business and strengthen the employee experience as the company continues to grow.
“Getting the right leadership in the role of chief people officer is mission-critical,” said Daniel Chait, co-founder and CEO of Greenhouse. “Throughout the search, we prioritized finding a leader who combines strong commercial acumen and steady judgment with a proven ability to drive inclusive organizational change. Sharawn demonstrated all of these qualities throughout the process, and I am confident she will be a strong addition to our team.”
Over the last 20 years, Ms. Tipton has championed the people function as a driver of business success. Her experience spans both public and private companies, where she has fostered inclusive cultures and led every facet of human resources, with particular expertise in total rewards and IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship). Most recently, as the chief people and culture officer at LiveRamp, Ms. Tipton led human resources worldwide, designing people strategies that directly supported business outcomes while building inclusive, high-trust environments.
“I joined Greenhouse because helping people land their ideal job is my purpose, and Greenhouse is one of the most trusted platforms for making that possible,” said Ms. Tipton. “In a world where millions of people are navigating hiring uncertainty, this mission matters more than ever,” said Tipton. “I’m deeply committed to this work because people unlock everything. The right culture and leadership can advance innovation, elevate performance, and change lives.”
Ms. Tipton joins Greenhouse at a time of rapid growth and innovation, marked by recent launches such as Real Talent, MyGreenhouse, and Dream Job. The company recently released its fall 2025 packaged product releases, designed to restore order to today’s chaotic recruitment landscape as hiring teams face a messy and overwhelming top of funnel. The release will provide hirers with a new analytics system, fraud detection, and smarter scheduling.
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“Teams face surging applications, AI-driven resumes, rising fraud, and constant budget and operational pressures,” said Mr. Chait. “Our vision is to create a platform that helps companies consistently find the right talent. By using technology to surface the best candidates, reduce risk, and streamline workflows, we’re helping employers succeed in an environment where every interaction matters.”
New Chief Technology Officer
In August, Greenhouse appointed Sagar Patel as its new chief technology officer. He joins Greenhouse during a period of growth acceleration, marked by recent launches such as Real Talent, MyGreenhouse, and Dream Jobs. His proven experience in leading technical teams will support Greenhouse as it accelerates AI adoption and brings new hiring products to market.
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“Sagar’s sharp approach to technology is exactly what we want at Greenhouse as we continue to develop software that balances AI technology advances with human decision-making,” said Mr. Chait. “This is an exciting time of growth for Greenhouse as we’re launching new products, expanding globally, and onboarding larger customers. Sagar’s leadership will help drive our mission and goals forward.”
Throughout his career, Mr. Sagar has demonstrated exceptional leadership, managing rapid team growth and complex product launches, while consistently increasing business value. Most recently, as the head of engineering for revolving credit products at PayPal, Sagar led the engineering team in developing high-volume credit and payment products used across a global customer base. As the CTO at Ampla, he introduced banking services and various credit products to the market. In his early career, he effectively scaled teams at BlackRock and Lunchbox.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
