Kong has announced the appointment of Gunjan Aggarwal as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). In her new role, Aggarwal will lead Kong’s global people strategy, oversee recruitment, and drive innovative initiatives to foster employee growth and organizational success.
Prior to joining Kong, Aggarwal served as the CPO of Confluent, where she played a pivotal role in scaling the company’s talent strategy following its IPO. She joined Confluent in 2022 and significantly contributed to its growth.
With three decades of experience in the HR domain, Aggarwal is renowned for her advocacy of innovation, authentic leadership, and fostering a diverse culture. Her professional journey includes notable stints at Unilever, Ericsson, Novartis, Relix, and RingCentral, where she made substantial contributions to each organization.
Beyond her corporate roles, Aggarwal serves as an advisor to Canvas Space, a Web 3.0 startup aiding creators in monetizing their work. She also extends her advisory expertise to CanGrade, a Harvard-based analytics recruiting startup, and Rubia, a non-profit organization supporting Afghan women.
Aggarwal holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communications from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in New Delhi, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She also earned an MBA in HR from XLRI Jamshedpur, where she was the valedictorian for two consecutive years and received the Citibank Leadership Award. Additionally, she has completed academic training in HR management at Harvard University.