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Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Job&Talent appoints Carlos Armengol Villalba and Miguel Arteaga Peters as Co-CEOs of US Operations
Job&Talent's headquarters ATLANTA and MADRID, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Job&Talent, a world-leading marketplace for essential work, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos Armengol Villalba and Miguel Arteaga Peters as Co-CEOs of its US business. Additionally, US Chief Sales Officer Brian Neely will continue working closely with the Co-CEOs, as well as expand his role to support Sales globally, as part of the company's long-term strategic goal of accelerating international growth. Carlos Armengol Villalba and Miguel Arteaga Peters bring complementary strengths and a shared commitment to accelerating Job&Talent's US growth, operational excellence, and expanding its workforce management platform through AI technology and innovation. They succeeded Diego de Haro Ruiz, who stepped down to pursue a new professional chapter after a successful tenure building and leading Job&Talent's US operations. Carlos Armengol Villalba has over a decade of leadership experience spanning strategy, operations, and organizational transformation. Since joining Job&Talent US in 2022 as Chief of Staff, Carlos has played a key role in launching the US business, overseeing multiple acquisitions, and driving performance across both commercial and functional teams. His earlier career includes leadership roles at CoverWallet, an Aon company, where he led post-acquisition integration and operational scaling, and at McKinsey & Company, where he advised Fortune 500 clients on strategic turnarounds. Known for his analytical depth and ability to lead through change, Carlos is a proven operator with a strong track record of managing complexity and scaling hyper-growth businesses. Miguel Arteaga Peters also brings over a decade of experience in operations, strategy, and organizational leadership. As SVP of Revenue Operations at Job&Talent, he played a pivotal role in scaling the company's US footprint, leading workforce planning and performance strategy. Prior to Job&Talent, Miguel served as Chief Operating Officer at CoverWallet, where he drove transformational change and strategic scaling. He began his career at GE and later worked at McKinsey & Company advising global clients on strategy and performance improvement. Miguel is recognized for his ability to combine strategic vision with executional rigor and for building high-performing teams in dynamic environments. Carlos Armengol Villalba, US Co-CEO at Job&Talent, said: 'It's an honor to step into this role alongside Miguel. I'm proud of everything we've built in the U.S., and even more excited about what's ahead. We're stronger than ever—and ready to keep transforming the staffing industry by delivering unmatched value to our clients and associates through our AI and tech-enabled platform.' Miguel Arteaga Peters, US Co-CEO at Job&Talent, said: 'Carlos and I are deeply aligned on our vision for Job&Talent in the US. Together, we'll continue to push boundaries, invest in innovation, and deliver value to both workers and employers. I'm grateful for the opportunity to co-lead this next chapter.' Juan Urdiales, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Job&Talent, said: 'We're thrilled to welcome Carlos and Miguel into their new roles. Both have been instrumental in shaping our US business and bring a strong mix of strategic insight, operational expertise, and leadership. Their appointment marks a new chapter in our expansion, and we're confident they will continue driving our mission forward with energy, vision, and purpose. 'We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to Diego de Haro Ruiz for his pivotal role in launching and scaling our US business. Establishing a strong operation across the Atlantic is a significant achievement—one that few European scaleups manage to accomplish. It stands as a testament to Diego's vision, determination, and leadership. We wish him all the best in his next chapter.' MEDIA CONTACTKingsum LiSenior Manager, Global Communicationspress@ ABOUT JOB&TALENTJob&Talent is a world-leading marketplace for essential work, matching great people with great companies directly through its platform. Founded in 2009, its mission is to empower workers by offering stability, faster job placements and fair treatment, while supporting companies with efficient workforce management solutions. The AI-enabled platform streamlines and automates workforce management, helping businesses achieve higher productivity and workforce reliability. In 2024, Job&Talent placed over 300,000 workers in more than 3,250 companies across industries like logistics and retail. Headquartered in Madrid, Job&Talent operates in 10 countries across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America, backed by leading investors such as Atomico, Kinnevik, and Softbank. For more information, please visit A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Job&Talent appoints Linda Höglund as Chief Financial Officer
Job&Talent Linda Höglund - CFO of Job&Talent Job&Talent appoints Linda Höglund as Chief Financial Officer MADRID, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Job&Talent, a world-leading and AI-powered marketplace for essential work, is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Höglund as Chief Financial Officer. As Job&Talent enters the next phase of its development with focus on AI-powered growth and expansion of its tech-enabled workforce management platform, Linda will be part of the leadership team driving this path forwards. Linda Höglund has over 20 years of international experience in strategy, finance, operations and general management. Prior to joining Job&Talent, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at Klarna, where she was responsible for driving operational excellence across the organization and supporting continued growth and corporate governance. She also previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer at Klarna. Linda's career spans several high-growth and publicly listed companies, including Chief Financial Officer roles at Electronic Arts, Grab and Digital Illusions. Linda Höglund succeeds Paolo Savini-Nicci, who stepped down from the role after a planned transition period to spend some well-deserved time with his family and focus on new projects. Linda Höglund, Chief Financial Officer at Job&Talent, said: 'I am thrilled to join Job&Talent, a pioneering force in the industry. I look forward to leveraging my diverse financial and operational expertise to drive strategic financial initiatives and support the continued growth of this dynamic organization. Together with the leadership team and our Board members, we will lead the organization to unlock the next stage of growth and navigate the future with agility, resilience, and a commitment to excellence.' Juan Urdiales, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Job&Talent, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Linda as our CFO. Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Job&Talent, as her expertise in steering companies through various growth stages aligns seamlessly with our vision for the future. With extensive experience and a proven track record in finance and strategy, she is well-equipped to support Job&Talent through its next phase of growth. We also want to express our gratitude to our outgoing CFO, Paolo. Since joining Job&Talent in early 2019, he has been instrumental in guiding us through multiple successful funding rounds and scaling the company. On behalf of the entire team, we thank him for his invaluable contributions and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.'
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Job&Talent raises EUR 92 million funding to accelerate AI-powered growth
Job&Talent's AI agents Job&Talent's Madrid headquarters The funding round was backed by a powerful lineup of investors - including Atomico, BlackRock, DN Capital, Hercules, Infravia, Kibo, and Kinnevik. The funds will be used to drive international expansion, scale sales, and accelerate product development - with a strong focus on AI-powered features and automation. Job&Talent is now leveraging its AI-driven platform to deliver measurable productivity gains for clients and set new standards in workforce management. MADRID, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Job&Talent, a world-leading marketplace for essential work and AI-powered workforce management provider, today announces the successful closing of its Series F fundraising round, securing EUR 92 million in equity financing to accelerate the next generation of workforce management. The round, which values the company at EUR 1.3 billion, included participation from new and existing investors such as Atomico, BlackRock, DN Capital, Hercules, Infravia, Kibo, and Kinnevik among others. This new funding will fuel Job&Talent's long-term strategic goals, including accelerating international growth and major advances in AI-powered technology. The company will invest heavily in sales and product development, with a strong focus on expanding its AI capabilities to enhance workforce reliability and productivity for clients. As part of its innovation strategy, Job&Talent is developing a suite of AI agents, each designed to simplify and optimize a specific aspect of workforce management, supporting candidates, workers, and supervisors alike. These intelligent agents are trained using invaluable operational data from over 1 million worker placements and millions of logged shifts across the platform, including performance metrics, shift management, absenteeism, and more. The AI agents—whose expertise ranges from recruiter to account manager and attendance coach—work across text, voice, and video to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, as well as proactively supporting employers to hire more efficiently, manage their workforce with greater control, and significantly reduce operational costs. For example, agents can call unlimited candidates within minutes of application, anticipate staffing needs and automate shift planning, and proactively manage attendance by detecting no-shows in real-time. The first AI agent launched was Clara, Job&Talent's recruitment agent. Currently being tested with select clients, Clara has already conducted over 180,000 interviews in just a few months, equivalent to the output of thousands of recruiters, and has directly contributed to more than 7,000 hires, helping deliver industry-leading fill rates, even during peak periods of demand. With multiple agents already in beta testing, the company plans to launch more agents throughout the year to address different areas of workforce management. This year, the company will also expand access to its platform and AI agents to include permanent workers, enabling companies to benefit from its capabilities and cost savings across their entire workforce — not just those staffed by Job&Talent. The rollout is starting with select existing clients and will be available to all companies in the second half of the year. With this expansion, Job&Talent extends its value proposition to the entire frontline workforce, offering companies the flexibility to seamlessly hire and manage both temporary and permanent workers through a single, integrated platform. Over the past two years, Job&Talent has successfully navigated a challenging macroeconomic environment by prioritizing profitability, operational efficiency, and product innovation. In 2024 alone, Job&Talent placed over 300,000 workers globally in more than 3,250 companies in key sectors such as logistics, warehousing, and retail. Since launching in 2021, the US has steadily grown to become Job&Talent's largest and fastest-growing market, demonstrating a +27% YoY revenue increase in Q4 2024. This growth was driven by a nation-wide rollout of its technology-driven workforce management platform. Earlier this year, the company expanded platform availability to all 10 countries in which it operates, reinforcing its global footprint. Juan Urdiales, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Job&Talent, said: 'This capital injection reaffirms our shared vision for the future of Job&Talent. Thanks to the platform we have built over the past years, we are now well-positioned to evolve into a fully integrated employment platform that helps companies manage their temporary and internal workforces more efficiently. Our next-generation AI agents will bring major improvements in productivity, provide better opportunities for workers, and unlock crucial cost savings for companies.' MEDIA CONTACTKingsum LiSenior Manager, Global Communicationspress@ ABOUT JOB&TALENTJob&Talent is a world-leading marketplace for essential work, matching great people with great companies directly through its platform. Founded in 2009, its mission is to empower workers by offering stability, faster job placements and fair treatment, while supporting companies with efficient workforce management solutions. The AI-enabled platform streamlines and automates workforce management, helping businesses achieve higher productivity and workforce reliability. In 2024, Job&Talent placed over 300,000 workers in more than 3,250 companies across industries like logistics and retail. Headquartered in Madrid, Job&Talent operates in 10 countries across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America, backed by leading investors such as Atomico, Kinnevik and SoftBank. For more information, please visit Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in to access your portfolio
