Preetesh Bengali is an experienced professional in Total Rewards and People Operations, currently serving as the Head of Total Rewards and People Operations at Upside since December 2025. Previously, Preetesh led People Operations at Newsela, where significant team expansion and improvements in employee retention were achieved. Additional leadership roles include Director of People Operations at Capsule, Head of Total Rewards at Compass, and Senior Manager of Compensation at Squarespace, among others. Preetesh has a strong background in compensation strategy, benefits administration, and organizational growth, supported by an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Economics and Public Policy from UC Berkeley.
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