Blog Articles | Foley

Foley Welcomes Laura Stapleton as Vice President of People

Written by April Larsen | Sep 3, 2025 12:00:00 PM

Boston, MA — Sept. 3, 2025 — Foley, a leading provider of compliance, hiring, and monitoring solutions for commercial fleets, is proud to announce the appointment of Laura Stapleton as its new Vice President of People.

Stapleton brings a wealth of experience in scaling people operations and talent strategies within high-growth SaaS and technology environments. Her career spans leadership roles at companies such as Engine, Mirakl, Litmus, and Bullhorn, where she built high-performance, values-driven teams and aligned talent strategy with business growth.

At Engine, Laura served as the company’s first VP of People, leading global HR and talent initiatives during a period of rapid expansion. At Mirakl, she scaled talent acquisition across the Americas and APAC following a major growth investment. Her track record reflects a deep understanding of how to build people systems from the ground up while fostering culture, agility, and innovation.

“Laura’s arrival marks a pivotal moment for Foley,” said Joel Sitak, CEO of Foley. “Her leadership will be instrumental as we scale our organization, enhance our software platform, and empower our people in a world increasingly shaped by AI. She knows how to create environments where teams feel challenged, supported, and deeply connected to the mission.”

As VP of People, Stapleton will focus on:

  • Scaling culture with intent through systems that promote agility, learning, and development

  • Future-ready talent development to help teams embrace AI and lead with curiosity

  • Trust and connectivity across teams and geographies

  • SaaS-scaling expertise to strengthen recruiting, retention, and organizational design

Stapleton’s appointment reflects Foley’s commitment to expanding not just a great company making a significant impact on safety, but a great place to thrive—anchored in Teammateship, Grit, and Innovation.

About Foley

Foley is a modern SaaS platform transforming how safety-sensitive industries hire, manage compliance, and mitigate risk. Serving companies of all sizes—from independent owner-operators to enterprises with large, mixed fleets—Foley empowers transportation, construction, distribution, and utility businesses to move faster, smarter, and safer. The company’s all-in-one platform streamlines hiring, monitoring, and audit readiness with real-time insights and automation. Foley’s mission is simple: Get you to Green—clear records, confident audits, and lower risk, powered by smarter data and relentless innovation. Learn more at foley.io.