Deputy hires new chief technology officer

Deputy, the global people platform for shift-based businesses, has appointed Ciaran Hale as chief technology officer.

Ciaran brings deep expertise in AI, enterprise data platforms and engineering leadership, having led large-scale tech teams at Atlassian and most recently serving as chief technology officer at Displayr. 

At Deputy, he will oversee the global engineering function, with a focus on cloud infrastructure, AI-powered product strategy, and scaling innovation to meet the complex needs of shift-based businesses.

Originally from Dublin and now based in Sydney, Ciaran is also an avid scuba diver and sports fan. 

His appointment supports Deputy’s global growth strategy and ongoing investment in automation, analytics and smarter workforce solutions.

Ciaran said: “Deputy is solving real, meaningful problems for millions of shift workers and the businesses that rely on them.

“What drew me to Deputy was not only the scale of the opportunity, but the company’s clear commitment to quality, innovation, and impact. 

“Having started my own career in shift work, I’ve seen first-hand the challenges faced by this essential workforce. 

“That personal connection makes Deputy’s mission deeply meaningful to me. 

“I’m excited to help build the next generation of AI-powered products and platforms that serve shift workers around the world — and to do so alongside a world-class team.”

Silvija Martincevic, chief executive of Deputy, added: “At Deputy, we've always believed that transformative technology leadership demands both bold vision and a deep commitment to delivering customer value. 

“Ciaran is not just a technologist – he’s a builder and a scaler. 

“His track record in scaling teams, driving engineering culture, and launching AI-powered products makes him the ideal person to take our technology organisation to new heights. 

“I’m thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team.”

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