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Talent Firm Andela Taps Ex-Uber Executive Carrol Chang as New CEO

Daba Finance/Talent Firm Andela Taps Ex-Uber Executive Carrol Chang as New CEO
STARTUP VENTURE CAPITALAugust 27, 2024 at 12:12 PM UTC

TLDR

  • Andela appoints Carrol Chang as new CEO, replacing co-founder Jeremy Johnson.
  • Andela, founded in 2014, transformed into a global talent marketplace and unicorn in 2021 after $200M funding round led by SoftBank.
  • Chang to lead Andela through next growth phase amidst evolving global hiring landscape.

Andela, the global talent outsourcing firm, has appointed Carrol Chang as its new CEO, effective September 17. Chang, previously the global head of driver and courier operations at Uber, replaces Andela co-founder Jeremy Johnson, who will remain on the board.

Founded in 2014, Andela initially focused on training African software developers for jobs with U.S. companies. It became a unicorn in 2021 following a $200 million Series E funding round led by SoftBank. The company has since evolved into a global talent marketplace, expanding into Latin America and acquiring Qualified, an assessment platform, in 2023.

Johnson praised Chang’s leadership qualities and expressed confidence in her ability to guide Andela through its next growth phase. As the global hiring landscape undergoes digital transformation, Andela aims to secure a larger share of the market.

Key Takeaways

Andela's new leadership under Carrol Chang marks a strategic shift as the company targets further expansion in the global talent market. Chang brings experience from Uber, McKinsey & Company, and the Department of Homeland Security. Her appointment signals Andela’s intent to capitalize on the growing demand for remote tech talent. Founded in 2014, Andela trained over 110,000 tech professionals, with a reach extending to 135 countries. The company's evolution from an African developer training initiative to a global talent marketplace underscores its adaptability and ambition. Jeremy Johnson’s transition from CEO to board member reflects a strategic handover as Andela prepares for its next phase of growth in a rapidly transforming hiring environment.

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