Caralyn Cooley

Caralyn Cooley is a seasoned human resources executive who recently served as the Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Bowery Farming, a leading U.S. vertical farming company. In her role at Bowery, Cooley was instrumental in the company's growth, transitioning it from a single-location proof of concept to the largest vertical farming operation in the United States. She developed a comprehensive talent model, implemented a total compensation strategy, and established a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion program during her tenure there.134

Before her time at Bowery Farming, Cooley held the position of Chief People Officer at Nordeus, a gaming studio recognized for its successful mobile game Top Eleven, which was later acquired by Take-Two Interactive for $378 million. Her experience encompasses working with both large corporations and startups, including roles at Amazon and PepsiCo.124

Cooley holds a Master’s degree in Industrial & Labor Relations from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from the State University of New York at Oswego. She is known for her passion for sports and is a season ticket holder for the New York Jets. Following her impactful tenure at Bowery Farming, she has recently joined FanDuel as their Chief People Officer, where she will oversee various aspects of the company's people strategy.156