Professional employer organization TriNet Group Inc. (NYSE: TNET) announced Olivier Kohler joined the Dublin, Calif.-based firm as senior VP and COO, effective April 30. He leads TriNet’s client services and service operations teams, and reports directly to President and CEO Burton Goldfield.

Kohler most recently was COO for investment management firm Bridgewater Associates. Prior to Bridgewater, he was chief administrative officer and senior VP for Cisco Systems, where he led the company’s digitization efforts and managed the global business services unit. His business management experience also includes 28 years with Hewlett-Packard, where he most recently served as global head and general manager for the company’s Enterprise and Strategic Alliances organization.

This is a new position within TriNet.

“Olivier has a well-deserved reputation as a high-impact and innovative leader with a wealth of knowledge and experience in leading successful business operations and driving increased customer satisfaction,” Goldfield said.