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Veronica (Pohls) Krey

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Director of Recruiting at Mercury
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

Veronica Krey is the Director of Recruiting at Mercury, where she previously scaled the company as VP of People from 10 to over 1000 employees. A UCLA graduate with an "Interview Architect" certification, she is recognized for her expertise in building and leading People functions, including HR, recruiting, and employee experience.

After taking time off in 2025 to focus on her family, Veronica returned to Mercury, demonstrating a strong commitment to both her professional and personal life. Her colleagues and peers describe her as a leader who operates with grace and aplomb, showing significant self-assurance in demanding situations.

In a unique recommendation, a colleague described Veronica as the companys "newest universal medium, " highlighting her exceptional ability to connect with people and foster communication across the organization.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Director of Recruiting
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Scaling Teams
She successfully scaled Mercury from 10 to over 1000 employees, building the People function, including HR, recruiting, and employee experience, from the ground up.
Startup Economics
Shared a report on "The New Economics of Starting Up, " noting that over 60% of early-stage companies are actively hiring despite rising talent costs.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Director of Recruiting
Mercury
10-2025 - 1-2026
Mercury's biggest fan
Mercury
3-2022 - 10-2025
VP of People
Mercury
9-2020 - 3-2022
Head of People
Mercury
10-2019 - 9-2020
Head of Recruiting
Mercury
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Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
UCLA
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