Papaya Global, the leading workforce payroll and payments platform, has made key strategic leadership appointments to support its rapid expansion in the global enterprise market. Erez Simha has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, while Amit Levi has been promoted to Chief Product Officer. These leadership changes underscore Papaya Global’s commitment to innovation and scaling its operations worldwide.
New Leadership Team Members
Erez Simha, with over two decades of executive experience, brings a proven track record in driving IPOs, M&A, and scaling companies during hyper-growth phases. As CFO, Simha will leverage his expertise in strategic finance and governance to propel Papaya through its next stage of growth, supporting the company’s global expansion strategy.
In his new role, Amit Levi will lead Papaya Global’s product vision and innovation strategy as Chief Product Officer. Levi, who was previously SVP of Product, has played a crucial role in shaping the company’s product roadmap and driving technological advancements. He will now ensure that Papaya Global’s platform continues to evolve and meet the dynamic needs of global enterprises.
“We are thrilled to welcome Erez to our leadership team. His extensive experience in financial strategy and global expansion will be invaluable as we continue to scale,” said Eynat Guez, Co-Founder and CEO of Papaya Global. “Amit has been an integral part of our product innovation. Both leaders bring deep expertise and a forward-thinking approach that will elevate Papaya Global to new heights.”
Additional Appointments to Strengthen Leadership
Further bolstering Papaya Global’s leadership team, Adam Craighill has been appointed as Global SVP Revenue. Adam brings significant experience in scaling sales operations and driving revenue growth, positioning the company for even greater success.
In addition, Chad Lane joins Papaya Global as General Manager of Workforce Solutions. Chad’s deep experience in global delivery, operational transformation, and enterprise enablement will further strengthen the company’s ability to provide seamless workforce payment solutions to its global clientele.
Strategic Partnerships to Support Growth
These leadership updates come on the heels of Papaya Global’s recent partnerships with Sumsub, a full-cycle verification and compliance provider, and AKT Global, a leader in SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Fieldglass. These partnerships will ensure Papaya Global continues to deliver seamless and compliant workforce payments worldwide, further enhancing its ability to meet the needs of global enterprises.
About Papaya Global
Founded in 2016, Papaya Global has revolutionized workforce payments by providing enterprises with a unified solution to manage and pay their global teams efficiently, on time, and in full compliance. As the company continues its expansion into new markets and verticals, these leadership appointments will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of workforce payments.
