Wade Pierson

Wade W. Pierson is an experienced executive in the talent acquisition and human resources technology industry. He served as Vice President of Sales at Nexxt, Inc. from 2018 to 2021, a position he held for approximately 3 years.13

Career Highlights

Current Role: Wade is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Leoforce, a position he has held since 2022.1 Leoforce is known for its AI-powered human resource technology solution called Arya, which aims to revolutionize talent discovery and engagement.2

Previous Experience:

• Vice President of Sales at Nexxt, Inc. (2018-2021)
• Head of Business Development North America at Korn Ferry (2017-2018)
• Founder/Managing Partner at IMPACT TALENT VENTURES (2015-2017)
• Chief Operating Officer at Hero Network, Inc. (2012-2015)
• Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Lee & Pierson Associates, LLC (2000-2013)1

Achievements and Recognition

Wade has made significant contributions to the talent acquisition industry throughout his career:

• Led the expansion and adoption of Arya across multiple markets and segments at Leoforce
• Instrumental in improving solution offerings, sales cycles, client services, and partner relationships
• Contributed to Leoforce winning the HR Tech – Talent Acquisition Solutions of the Year award
• Featured on the HR Tech Spotlight podcast2

Leadership Philosophy

Wade emphasizes the importance of:

• Empowering others
• Listening to understand, not just to speak
• Hiring great people and allowing them to excel2

With over 20 years of experience in executive operations, sales leadership, and talent intelligence technology, Wade Pierson has established himself as a respected figure in the talent acquisition industry.2