David Hollady
General Counsel, DPO
Currently serving as General Counsel for Perceptyx, Hollady brings more than a decade of legal and operations expertise to the organization. His track record encompasses building legal commercial teams, implementing comprehensive privacy programs, managing complex M&A transactions, and overseeing crucial fundraising activities.
Prior to Perceptyx, Hollady's career trajectory was marked by increasingly strategic roles at companies experiencing significant growth and transformation. As Head of Legal and HumanResources at Lever, Hollady successfully managed the company's $60 million Series D financing round and subsequent tender offer. His leadership extended beyond traditional legal functions to include the development of a privacy program that supported more than 6,000 customers across 30 countries, ensuring compliance with complex international regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA.
Following Lever’s successful acquisition by Employ, David joined the new organization as Head of Legal and DPO, overseeing legal, compliance, and contract operations.
Hollady's commitment to legal excellence and professional development is evidenced by his service on the Content Scope Committee of the National Conference of Bar Examiners, where he helped shape the future of the legal profession's qualifying examination. He maintains active involvement in the legal technology community as a charter member of TechGC, an invitation-only peer community for general counsels who work in the technology sector.
Hollady holds IAPP CIPP/E and CIPM certifications, as well as an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and a law degree from New England Law | Boston.