Oyster®, the global employment platform that enables companies to hire, pay, and support distributed teams, has named Hadi Moussa as its new Chief Executive Officer. Moussa succeeds founder Tony Jamous, who will transition into the role of Executive Chairman, where he will focus on long-term strategy, mission stewardship, and advocacy. The leadership change is designed to build on Oyster’s strong foundation while positioning the company to scale responsibly in an era of AI-enabled workforce transformation.
Founded in 2019, Oyster was created around the belief that talent is universally distributed, even if opportunity is not. Under Jamous’ leadership, the company raised nearly $300 million from leading global investors and became the only B Corp-certified organization in its category, underscoring its commitment to ethical governance and social impact. Oyster has helped channel hundreds of millions of dollars in salaries and tax contributions into emerging economies, with nearly half of its workforce placements now located in regions such as India, the Philippines, South Africa, Brazil, Colombia, Serbia, and Ukraine.
As Executive Chairman, Jamous will remain closely involved in shaping Oyster’s future, concentrating on its broader vision of enabling people to build meaningful careers without leaving their home countries. His role will also include championing employment equity as AI reshapes how and where work is done.
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“This transition comes from a place of strength and intention. Over the past five years, we’ve built a resilient, mission-driven organization—one that proves global employment can be equitable, compliant, scalable, and deeply impactful,” said Tony Jamous, Oyster’s new Executive Chairman. “We’re now in an era where AI will redefine opportunity, and our mission becomes even more essential: to ensure that this transformation lifts talent everywhere. Hadi brings the operational excellence and global leadership Oyster needs for this next chapter. I look forward to working together in my new role, with a focus on our long-term vision, mission stewardship, and ensuring Oyster remains the global benchmark for ethical, human-centered employment.”
Moussa joins Oyster after serving as CEO of Coople and previously held senior roles at Coursera, Deliveroo, Airbnb, and Facebook. His background in global operations, AI-enabled platforms, and scaling international businesses aligns closely with Oyster’s next phase of growth.
