Alex Bouaziz is the co-founder and CEO of Deel, a rapidly growing HR platform that simplifies hiring, payroll, and compliance for global teams. With a background in civil and environmental engineering from MIT and Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Bouaziz has successfully led Deel to a $12 billion valuation and unicorn status within three years of its founding.
Who is the CEO of Deel?
Before founding Deel, Bouaziz was involved in several startups, including Sarona Ventures, Lifeslice, and Cryptofighters. He also held positions as a Founding Partner at Sarona Ventures, Managing Partner at Bouaziz & Partners, and Advisor at Soma Capital. Bouaziz's leadership at Deel has been instrumental in the company's rapid growth, with the platform now serving as an all-in-one HR solution for managing international workforces.
Under his guidance, Deel has expanded to over 2000 team members globally and secured significant funding, all while maintaining a strong focus on its mission to eliminate barriers to hiring and managing an international workforce.
Work History
- Deel, Co-founder & CEO: May 2019 - Present
- Sarona Ventures, Founding Partner: September 2016 - Present
- Lifeslice, Co-founder & CEO: September 2016 - May 2018
- Imperial College London, Researcher, Environmental Engineering: January 2015 - January 2016
Education History
Alex Bouaziz's educational background is rooted in civil and environmental engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in 2013, where he completed a dual specialization program in Civil & Environmental Engineering. Bouaziz then pursued a Master's Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), graduating in 2015. Additionally, in 2019, he participated in the renowned startup accelerator program, Y Combinator, further enhancing his entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.
When did Alex Bouaziz join Deel?
Alex Bouaziz co-founded Deel in 2019 and has been serving as its CEO since the company's inception. As of June 2024, Bouaziz has been with Deel for approximately five years, leading the company in its mission to simplify the management of international workforces and eliminate hiring barriers.