NYC Tech Company Recruits LinkedIn VP

London-based SaaS learning company 360learning has tapped LinkedIn veteran Caroline Gaffney to join its Board of Directors, effective 8 February 2022, as its second independent director. Following the appointment of Ms. Gaffney, the Board will comprise 10 directors.

Gaffney is VP of Product and Chief of Staff to the CEO at LinkedIn. She initially began working for the tech company in 2010, where she spent six years as Director of Product Management before moving to Instagram to build and scale the company’s growth team. She then moved back to LinkedIn where she has been for four years now. Prior to moving into tech, Gaffney worked at McKinsey and Gap after attending Princeton University and Harvard Business School.

“We’re delighted to be welcoming Caroline to our growing team of independent board members. Caroline’s long history of leading product at companies like LinkedIn and Instagram and her imaginative approach to creating user-first experiences for learners is something we admire at 360Learning. This unique approach will be essential in guiding us to make Collaborative Learning more accessible to everyone.” Nick Hernandez, founder and CEO at 360Learning, said in a statement.

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