Darwinbox Adopts Co-CEO Model, Appoints Chaitanya Peddi and Jayant Paleti

The new leadership structure marks an important milestone in Darwinbox’s growth journey as the company prepares for its next phase of global expansion. By introducing a co-CEO model, Darwinbox aims to strengthen both its business execution and technology leadership while continuing to scale its AI-powered human capital management platform across international markets.

Under the revised structure, Jayant Paleti will continue to lead the company’s global business operations, customer success, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy. Chaitanya Peddi, who has played a pivotal role in shaping Darwinbox’s product vision since co-founding the company, will oversee product development, engineering, artificial intelligence, and technology innovation.

Founded in 2015, Darwinbox has grown into one of Asia’s leading enterprise HR technology companies, serving more than 1,100 customers across over 130 countries. The company has expanded rapidly in recent years, driven by increasing demand for AI-powered HR solutions and cloud-based workforce management platforms.

The adoption of a co-CEO model reflects Darwinbox’s strategy of balancing commercial growth with continuous product innovation. By dividing responsibilities across business leadership and technology, the company aims to accelerate product development, strengthen customer engagement, and expand its global footprint while maintaining its focus on delivering modern HR technology for enterprises.

With Chaitanya Peddi and Jayant Paleti jointly leading the organisation, Darwinbox is positioning itself to further strengthen its leadership in the global HR technology market and drive the next phase of AI-powered business growth.