Aurélie Petitjean serves as the Vice President of People at SpendHQ, where she is instrumental in shaping the company’s culture and organizational development. Her journey in the technology startup ecosystem spans over a decade, during which she has played a key role in building teams, refining operations, and steering companies through significant transitions, including international growth and mergers.
Aurélie’s academic foundation includes a Master’s degree in Business Administration from SKEMA Business School in France. She stays current of industry trends by engaging with HR-focused podcasts, reading publications like Harvard Business Review and WorkLife with Adam Grant, and participating in various Slack communities dedicated to human resources and organizational development.
A highlight of her career is her contribution to the successful acquisition of Per Angusta and the seamless integration of its teams and culture into SpendHQ.
Beyond the office, Aurélie finds inspiration in the outdoors, discovery, and connection—whether she’s on a hiking trail, scouring flea markets for one-of-a-kind finds, or enjoying time with her favorite people.