Doug Jackson
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Doug co-founded the company to help give people the career and educational tools they need to change their lives for the better. A former Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Monster Worldwide and a leading entrepreneur in the fields of online marketing, career management, and product development, Doug holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from Stanford University. When he’s not busy building BOLD into the world’s premier destination for transforming work lives, you might find Doug building treehouses or making hard cider.
Jamie Freundlich
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Jamie co-founded the company in 2004 with a vision to help people discover their career passions, find jobs, and improve their lives. Jamie has over 20 years of experience in marketing and managing innovative online businesses and products. He is a former Vice President at Monster Worldwide and CEO of SIMPATIX, a recruitment management software company sold to Monster in 2000. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. When he’s not helping jobseekers to achieve their career goals or aiding companies in finding quality employees, Jamie enjoys scuba diving, squash, yoga, and spending time with his wife and two boys.
Heather Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Heather brings more than 20 years of entrepreneurial, financial, and operational experience to
BOLD. Prior to joining the company, Heather held various C-Level and executive positions in the
US and Europe, most recently as a founding Managing Director and CCO for ViewPartners, a
boutique investment bank, and previously as EVP at Screenvision, responsible for M&A and
corporate development. As Managing Director and CFO of BOLD, Heather directs the financial,
legal, and corporate operations for the global group. Heather spends her days building the
business through strategic advisory, financial planning, and optimized corporate structures.
Heather holds a BA in Economics from San Diego State University. Since spearheading the BOLD
move to San Juan, Heather and her family have immersed themselves in the local Puerto Rican
culture, enjoying the sunny beaches, top restaurants, and the vibrant art scene in Santurce.
Shon Dellinger
SVP, Strategy & Corporate Development
Shon is a seasoned operations executive focused on creating high-growth product lines and scalability within organizations. He has a successful track record of delivering award-winning products that make a positive impact on people's lives. Shon currently leads our product teams in their mission to develop solutions that will transform work lives for jobseekers and hiring leaders. Prior to joining BOLD, Shon held executive leadership positions with Yodlee, FICO, Credit.com and OneTechnologies. Shon holds a BA in Economics from Hartwick College, and is an alumni of the Stanford Graduate School of Business' Executive Education Program. Outside of the office, Shon loves trying to keep up with his three ballet-dancing, gymnastics-loving, couch-jumping daughters, and sharing his passion for travel.
Himanshu Gupta
SVP, Engineering & Head of Development
Himanshu, a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in enterprise software development, heads BOLD's development center. He has been instrumental in developing the core technology platform for BOLD's suite of products and building a world class technology team. Prior to joining BOLD, Himanshu held executive leadership positions with Letsbuy, Nextag, ADP and Infosys. He holds a Bachelor of Technology from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. When he is not busy solving a technology problem, Himanshu can be found fooling around with his two kids, playing tennis, reading a book or catching a movie.
Board Members
Ishmael Chawla
Technical Founder & Board Member
An internet technology professional with nearly 20 years of experience, Ishmael serves in a strategic technology advisory role. Prior to this, Ishmael established our India development center and set up our technical architecture. Before BOLD, Ishmael directed technology for one of the first web-based applicant management and resume tracking systems for Simpatix, which later became part of Monster.com. He also worked as a financial services technology consultant in New York for Accenture. Ishmael is a graduate of Amherst College, where he studied Computer Science and Russian Literature.
