Irish software company Workhuman has appointed Jim O'Dea as general manager for Ireland and Daniel Ryan as vice president of global operations.

The workplace software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm said the move would further solidify Ireland as the driving force behind its operational and e-commerce leadership and product development.

O'Dea has been with the company for 13 years, most recently serving as senior vice president of global operations, and he steps into an expanded role as general manager for Ireland.

He will oversee Irish operations and drive integration between the company's bases in Dublin and Massachusetts to improve efficiency and support EMEA growth.

Ryan previously worked for Unilever and Diageo, and his appointment is expected to strengthen the group's supply chain and operational rigour and support the continued global expansion of the platform.

Shmulik Barel was appointed VP of engineering in Dublin last May to lead AI product innovations on the Workhuman platform.

“Ireland is integral to our business, and these recent investments underscore the region’s importance as our global innovation and operational hub," said Eric Mosley, CEO of Workhuman.

"Under Jim and Daniel’s leadership, we will continue to strengthen operational alignment and further accelerate growth.” 

Commenting on his appointment, O'Dea said: "I am honoured to take on the role of General Manager for Ireland at such an exciting time for Workhuman.

"Our growth and innovation over the past few years have been extraordinary, and I look forward to leading our over 500 talented people based at our offices at Park West as we continue to drive Workhuman’s mission forward.

"At the heart of our success is the power of recognition, which fuels a culture of appreciation and drives meaningful global impact. I am committed to ensuring that we continue to harness this power, while also scaling our presence in EMEA and supporting our business efforts worldwide.” 

Of his appointment, Ryan added: "I am excited to join Jim and the global operations leadership in supporting the wider team at Workhuman as we continue to innovate and streamline our processes.

"Our commitment to building a diverse and skilled team in Ireland, home to our world-class e-commerce store, our product and engineering team and global customer service team, coupled with our focus on operational excellence, is essential to our mission of transforming workplaces around the globe."

Workhuman achieved turnover of $1.15bn in 2023, and the platform is now used by more than 7m employees in 180 countries.

Photo: Jim O'Dea. (Pic: Supplied)