Princeton, NJ – June 13, 2025 — SkillsBridge.AI, a leading HR Tech SaaS platform reshaping the future of work with People + AI collaboration, is delighted to announce the appointment of John Staines, Managing Partner, Global Human Resources Practice at DHR Global, as a Strategic Advisor.

John brings over three decades of global leadership in talent strategy, HR consulting, and executive search. As Managing Partner at DHR Global, John has advised Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups on executive talent acquisition and organizational transformation. His previous roles include several CHRO and senior HR roles in companies such as PepsiCo, Mattel, The Gap, DaVita, Medco health and Cigna.

Throughout his career, John has partnered with boards and C-suite leaders to drive business growth through strategic talent management. He is recognized for his expertise in building high-performing teams, scaling organizations, and supporting digital transformation initiatives in the HR space. In addition to his corporate leadership, John is a trusted advisor to startups and is an expert in designing and delivering comprehensive leadership development programs.

“We are thrilled to welcome John Staines to the SkillsBridge.AI advisory board,” said Piyush Mathur, CEO & Co-Founder of SkillsBridge.AI. “John’s deep expertise in executive talent strategy and his passion for innovation will be invaluable as we continue to empower organizations to unlock the full potential of their workforce with AI-driven solutions.”

John Staines commented, “SkillsBridge.AI is the unlock talent teams have been looking for. The overlay with AI capabilities will simplify the AI+HI equation for companies…what work can easily be done by AI and what work has to be done by humans. The most strategic and innovative development in the talent space for a decade.”

With John’s appointment, SkillsBridge.AI strengthens its commitment to delivering cutting-edge talent marketplace solutions that enable organizations to adapt, grow, and thrive in the era of AI-powered work.

About SkillsBridge.AI

SkillsBridge.AI is a leading HR Tech SaaS platform that enables enterprises to multiply workforce capability by organizing work and workforce for people+AI collaboration. For more information, visit www.skillsbridge.ai.