Refapp.com, the market leader in digital reference checking, has announced the appointment of JAMES LORD as its new HEAD OF AMERICAS. This strategic hire underscores Refapp's commitment to Enabling Trust in Every Global Hiring Decision.
In this role, James will lead the expansion of Refapp across North America, a crucial initiative at a time when trust and security in hiring are paramount concerns. Leveraging his deep experience in the reference checking automation space to drive the company’s mission of enabling confident, secure, and efficient hiring decisions for organizations worldwide.
“I'm incredibly excited to join Refapp at such a pivotal time in the company's growth. With the rise in AI-generated resumes and high-volume applications, it's tougher than ever to verify a candidate's actual skills and experience. I look forward to contributing to our mission of bringing science, security and trust to every hire” said James Lord, Head of Americas.
“We are thrilled to welcome James to the Refapp. James’ proven track record in the reference check space will be instrumental as we continue to expand our global footprint and deliver innovative talent intelligence solutions and trust in hiring, globally” commented Philip Sjögren, Founder & CEO.
James officially joined Refapp on 8th September 2025. He brings a wealth of experience in reference checking automation and trust in hiring over the last 10 years in multiple geographies having previously scaled a number of HR Tech platforms.
