Kong Inc., a leading developer of cloud API technologies, has announced the appointment of Gunjan Aggarwal as chief people officer. Aggarwal will lead Kong’s global people strategy, focusing on scaling the HR organization as well as attracting and retaining top talent to support the company’s continued growth trajectory. Aggarwal joins Kong from Confluent, where she served as chief people officer. She brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles as chief people officer at RingCentral and chief human resources officer at RELX Group. Aggarwal has a track record of driving innovation and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture across organizations.
“We are excited to welcome Aggarwal to Kong’s executive leadership team,” says Augusto Marietti, CEO and co-founder of Kong Inc. “Her extensive experience with public companies and expertise in HR will be invaluable as we scale our operations and continue to build a culture that empowers our employees to grow personally and professionally. Aggarwal’s commitment to authentic leadership and digital enablement aligns perfectly to our vision for the future.”
This is the latest appointment in a series of strategic executive hires at Kong aimed at strengthening the company’s leadership and driving its growth. Earlier this quarter, Kong welcomed Joe Eskenazi as chief revenue officer and Sunil Wadhwa as chief customer officer. Moreover, Hiroki Ariizumi was announced earlier this month as the first general manager of Kong Japan, another key hire supporting the company’s international growth plan. These additions to the executive team underscore Kong’s commitment to enhancing its organizational sales capabilities and delivering exceptional customer and employee experiences.
Aggarwal holds a bachelor’s in Electronics and Communications from Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi. She earned an MBA in HR from XLRI in Jamshedpur, where she was the valedictorian for two consecutive years and won the Citibank Leadership Award. Additionally, she completed several HR management courses at Harvard University. Aggarwal is known for her ability to develop high-performing teams and implement strategies that drive organizational success. She has also served on advisory boards for CanGrade and Rubia in the past, contributing her insights to support innovation in HR and nonprofit initiatives.
