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Austin, TX – Aug. 19, 2025 — Recurly, a leading subscription management platform for global brands, today announced the appointment of Jemima Bowden as its first Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Bowden is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in scaling global technology and SaaS businesses. Having served as CHRO at Quorum Software most recently, the strategic hire of Bowden underscores Recurly’s commitment to investing in its people and building an exceptional employee experience as the company continues its rapid expansion.

As CHRO, Bowden will be responsible for leading Recurly's global people strategy, including talent acquisition, employee experience, culture development, organizational design, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

"The addition of this new executive role is a pivotal investment in furthering our focus on culture and employee experience as we grow," said Joe Rohrlich, CEO of Recurly. "Jemima’s extensive experience in building and scaling high-performing teams, particularly within fast-paced tech and SaaS environments, makes her the ideal leader to champion our most valuable asset: our people."

"I am incredibly excited to join Recurly at such a dynamic time in its growth trajectory," said Jemima Bowden. "The opportunity to build on the people function as Recurly's first CHRO is truly inspiring. I am passionate about creating environments where talent can thrive, innovation flourishes, and every employee feels valued and empowered. I look forward to working closely with the team to cultivate a world-class culture that supports Recurly’s mission to help brands achieve subscription success globally."

Jemima’s appointment follows a period of significant momentum for Recurly, including continued product innovation and strategic acquisitions, reinforcing the company’s dedication to providing comprehensive solutions for leading subscription brands worldwide. Her leadership in shaping an exceptional employee experience will be critical, as a thriving internal culture directly translates to delivering a world-class customer experience.

About Recurly

Recurly is the leading subscription growth platform trusted by thousands of brands across digital media, streaming, ecommerce, publishing, SaaS, education, consumer goods, and professional services industries to drive revenue and optimize the subscriber experience. Headquartered in Austin, TX, along with offices in Broomfield, CO, Medellin, and London, Recurly is powering the subscription economy for global enterprises such as Paramount+, Alaska Airlines, Sling, FabFitFun, and Sprout Social. The company provides the flexibility, intelligence, and scalability businesses need to succeed. With industry-leading analytics, revenue recovery tools, and frictionless billing solutions, Recurly helps brands maximize subscriber growth, increase retention, and unlock new revenue opportunities. Learn more at www.recurly.com.

Media Contact Brian Anderson press@recurly.com