Deputy adds Jon Wilson to the rota to scale operations across the United Kingdom and EMEA region
Former CEO at Totaljobs and StepStone Atlantic; previously General Manager, Northern Europe at Groupon
LONDON - 14 June 2023 - Deputy, a leading global platform for managing hourly workers, today announced the appointment of its new Senior Vice President, Head of EMEA, Jon Wilson.
The appointment marks a significant stride in Deputy’s growth plans, supporting its vision of creating thriving workplaces everywhere. Deputy helps trusted brands to communicate with, schedule, and create a more flexible and transparent workplace for their employees and more easily enables compliance with local workplace legislation.
Wilson brings decades of invaluable international business experience as he joins Deputy’s Senior Leadership Team. Most recently, Wilson served as the CEO of Stepstone Atlantic, a globally renowned jobs and recruiting platform, and the owner of Totaljobs. He was previously General Manager at Groupon, scaling operations in Northern Europe. His role at Deputy will be instrumental in leading and expanding the company's operations and growth across the EMEA regions.
"Enabling customers to simplify their work and pursue their passions has been the driving force behind my entire career – and it aligns perfectly with Deputy's core purpose," said Wilson. “I look forward to continuing this important work alongside our highly engaged team. Creating values-driven work environments where employees thrive is a personal commitment of mine, and I am eager to guide Deputy towards even greater achievements."
“I have witnessed first-hand Jon’s transformative leadership and his ability to build a high-performing global team,” said Silvija Martincevic, CEO of Deputy. “With his strategic vision and deep knowledge of the EMEA market, I am confident he will help rapidly scale our presence and establish Deputy as a household brand championing the everyday worker.”
Deputy's growing customer base within the region includes brands such as Deliveroo, Gymshark, Honest Burgers, Jaguar Land Rover, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and HC-One, Britain’s largest care home operator.
Wilson will assume his new position effective 1 July 2023.
About Jon Wilson
Jon Wilson is an experienced global executive with a strong background in executive management. Most recently, as CEO of Stepstone Atlantic and Totaljobs Group. He was previously General Manager at Groupon, scaling operations in Northern Europe.
Jon started his career in Thomson Local and held senior management roles at Reed Business Information and LivingSocial.
About Deputy
Deputy is on a mission to improve the world of hourly work for businesses and workers alike. Deputy's leading software solution streamlines communication, scheduling, tasks, and timesheets for millions of workers and businesses worldwide. More than 330,000 workplaces and 1.3 million shift workers use Deputy daily in over 100 countries. At the forefront of empowering businesses, Deputy’s platform equips them with the tools and insights they need to streamline compliance, build thriving workplaces, and stay focused on what matters most.
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