Daxtra Technologies, a pioneer in artificial intelligence for recruitment, has announced the appointment of Michael Flannery as Chief Executive Officer. With over 20 years of leadership in human capital management and HR technology, Flannery steps in to lead Daxtra through its next phase of innovation and growth, succeeding Terry Baker.
Leadership With Proven HR Tech Expertise
1. Michael Flannery’s Background and Experience
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Former CEO of Headversity, a mental health platform for workplaces.
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Served as Chief Customer Officer at iSolved, managing operations and customer success for over 175,000 clients.
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Brings deep knowledge of scaling HR tech solutions with a focus on user experience, automation, and business transformation.
Flannery on His New Role:
“Daxtra has always led with innovation. I’m thrilled to join at such a pivotal time for AI and drive the next chapter in reimagining recruitment.”
Daxtra’s Legacy and Vision for the Future
2. A History of AI Innovation in Recruitment
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Founded in 2002 by Andrei Mikheev and Steve Finch, Daxtra pioneered AI in resume parsing and candidate search.
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Has powered over 1 billion resume parses and supports more than 2,500 global clients.
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Core technologies are embedded in many applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software platforms.
3. Launch of TalentFlow – Agentic AI in Action
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In 2025, Daxtra launched TalentFlow, an agentic AI platform that automates:
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Sourcing
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Matching
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Screening
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Candidate engagement
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Significantly increases recruiter productivity and improves talent quality with cutting-edge AI workflows.
Strategic Leadership for an AI-Powered Future
4. Vision and Market Positioning
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Daxtra is positioning itself as a global leader in AI-powered talent solutions, reshaping how recruiters engage top talent.
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With Flannery’s leadership, the company aims to:
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Expand TalentFlow adoption
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Deepen enterprise partnerships
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Drive product innovation at scale
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Bob Morse, Strattam Capital, on the Appointment:
“Michael is the ideal leader to guide Daxtra through this next era of transformation and market expansion.”
With Michael Flannery taking the reins, Daxtra is poised for a new phase of AI-driven growth. His appointment signals a strategic commitment to innovation, efficiency, and global leadership in talent acquisition. As agentic AI reshapes recruitment, Daxtra continues to deliver intelligent, scalable solutions that empower recruiters and enhance hiring outcomes.
