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Iris Hermelin
Chief People Officer at WEKA
Iris Hermelin is the Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) at WEKA, a data platform provider. She was appointed to this position on August 7, 2023, and is responsible for overseeing the global human resources organization, talent development, and shaping the company's culture and employee experience.12
With over 20 years of experience in human resources and recruiting, Hermelin has worked with both public and privately held growth-stage companies. Prior to her role at WEKA, she served as the Chief People Officer at AnyRoad, a platform for experiential marketing. Notably, she held significant leadership roles at Lyft, where she was the Head of Talent Acquisition and People Operations for the autonomous vehicle division, expanding the team from seven to over 400 employees during her tenure and facilitating its acquisition by Toyota. Additionally, she founded a boutique technology recruiting firm in the San Francisco Bay Area that operated for nearly a decade.12
Hermelin holds dual bachelor’s degrees in human resources and organizational behavior and anthropology from the University of Haifa in Israel. She is recognized for her collaborative approach and commitment to understanding team dynamics and employee needs.34
