David Galloreese joins Datadog as new Chief People Officer

Datadog has appointed David Galloreese as its new Chief People Officer, the company announced. Galloreese brings with him more than 15 years of experience in human resources from previous roles at prominent organisations including Figma, Wells Fargo, Walmart, Medallia, and Caesars Entertainment.

Olivier Pomel, co-founder and CEO of Datadog, expressed enthusiasm about the new hire, stating: "David brings a wealth of experience leading the People function at both tech companies and large-scale, high-visibility brands. He has also been a trusted advisor to many companies in recent years. David is a great addition to the executive team and he will help drive the next chapter of growth and scale at Datadog."

Galloreese also shared his excitement about joining Datadog and emphasised the importance of talent acquisition and development in achieving the company's goals. "I'm looking forward to continuing to build Datadog's mission, culture, and team," Galloreese said. "Hiring and developing the best talent is essential to building market-leading products and providing excellent experiences to end customers. This becomes even more true as the company continues to rapidly grow."

In his most recent role, Galloreese served as a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company, providing guidance to companies such as Karat, Guild, and Gametime. Before his advisory position, he held senior human resources roles including Chief Human Resources Officer at Figma and Wells Fargo. Additionally, Galloreese was the Chief People Officer at Sam's Club and served as the Head of People & Culture at Medallia.

Galloreese's broad experience spans various sectors, enhancing his capability to manage and support Datadog's human resources amidst the company's growth. His prior roles at established companies have equipped him with the skills and insights needed to foster a resilient and dynamic workforce.

Datadog is known for its monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, user experience monitoring, and cloud security. The platform aims to provide unified, real-time observability and security for customers' entire technology stacks. Organisations of various sizes and industries utilise Datadog's services to enable digital transformation, drive collaboration among teams, and accelerate application time to market.

The appointment of Galloreese fits into Datadog's broader strategy to support its rapid expansion and maintain its competitive edge in the industry. With the addition of an experienced human resources leader, the company aims to reinforce its capacity to attract, retain, and develop top talent, which is crucial for sustaining innovation and delivering high-quality products to its clients.

Galloreese's extensive background in both technological and large-scale consumer organisations positions him well to advance Datadog's ambitious goals. His strategic input is expected to enhance the company's human capital, ensuring it remains agile and competitive in a fast-evolving market.