Workleap, a Montreal-based technology company behind the Workleap Platform and ShareGate, has appointed Peter Dougherty as its new chief revenue officer as it prepares for its next phase of global expansion.
Dougherty brings more than 15 years of experience scaling SaaS organizations from early growth stages to global enterprise operations. In his new role, he will align Workleap’s global sales, marketing, and customer success teams to support the company’s ambitions across the Workleap Platform and ShareGate product lines.
Nearly 20 years after its founding, Workleap is entering an ambitious new chapter focused on scaling its global impact and laying the foundation for the next decade. As part of the executive team, Dougherty will help shape the company’s strategic direction as it continues to grow.
Most recently, Dougherty served as president of Spreedly, where he led a go-to-market reset and strengthened the fintech company’s executive and operational foundations to support its next stage of growth. He managed a complex cross-border organization, bringing greater discipline to revenue execution while maintaining its product-led approach.
Prior to Spreedly, Dougherty spent more than a decade at Lightspeed Commerce, joining early in the company’s journey and becoming a foundational leader as it evolved from a Montreal startup into a global, publicly traded SaaS business. During his tenure, he held senior executive roles with full P&L responsibility for approximately $350 million in annual revenue and oversight of more than 1,000 employees worldwide, contributing to the company’s expansion through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Founded in 2006, Workleap develops software designed to simplify work for HR and IT teams. Its Workleap Platform is an AI powered HR solution focused on driving team performance and boosting employee engagement, while ShareGate is a Microsoft 365 migration and governance tool used by IT professionals globally. More than 20,000 companies currently rely on Workleap’s products.
KEY QUOTES
“Workleap is entering its next phase of growth, and Peter is the right leader to help us get there. He’s scaled through growth, M&A, and tough transitions, and understands what’s required at every step. We’re 20 years in the making, and we’re now building a new foundation to fuel the next decade, and that’s why we’re excited to add Peter to the team, building on the addition of CFO François Deschamps last year.”
Simon De Baene, CEO and Co-Founder, Workleap
“Joining Workleap at this stage is a unique opportunity. The company has already built strong products and earned customer trust. My focus is on aligning our revenue teams and sharpening how we go to market, so we can scale in a way that’s intentional and sustainable while preserving what makes Workleap special.”
Peter Dougherty, Chief Revenue Officer, Workleap
