Chris McCann

Co-Founder

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates15 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in transforming recruitment processes.
  • Expertise in managing large teams and driving business growth.
  • Recognized for outstanding performance and leadership in EMEA.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Recruitment and Talent Acquisition expert with a focus on innovative hiring solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Recruiting

Other Skills

Account ManagementArtificial Intelligence for BusinessBusinessBusiness AcumenBusiness DevelopmentCoaching & MentoringCommercial AwarenessCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceEmotional IntelligenceEmployee Learning & DevelopmentFull P&L ResponsibilityHiringInterpersonal SkillsInterviewing

About

An experienced Talent Acquisition Leader with a strong background across agency, RPO and In-house recruitment.

Experience

Edge

Recruitment Manager

Aug 2025Present · 7 mos · Abu Dhabi · On-site

Solis academy

Founder

Jan 2024Dec 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

  • At Solis, we're transforming the transactional - shaking up the R2R market by providing the industry with an alternative model to hiring.
  • We help agencies excel by finding and training the next generation of rising stars with cost-effective and low-risk recruitment.
  • Rookies have unlimited access to the Solis Academy, our online training that ensures new hires have the knowledge, structure, and support to hit the ground running.
  • Why Solis?
  • Hire - No more time wasted on reviewing CVs and pre-qualifying interviews. Our screening process uses video, data, and expertise to deliver only relevant candidates. Access an alternative talent pool.
  • Train - Rookies have access to our online training academy before you meet them, and for their first 6 months with you, supporting you to develop top billers and future leaders. Maximise ROI. Minimise hiring risk.
  • Retain - A more accurate hiring process results in reduced staff turnover, allowing you to grow headcount and revenue with confidence as we guarantee candidates will pass probation. Free replacement for 6 months.

Argyll scott

3 roles

Managing Director - EMEA

Promoted

Apr 2020Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • As well as leading our Middle East business, I am also responsible for our Hydrogen Brand overseeing both perm and contract recruitment for UK and Europe.
  • Responsible for both Perm and Contract businesses across Argyll Scott and Hydrogen
  • Business turnaround of BT & Tech
Coaching & MentoringRecruiting

Director

Promoted

Jan 2017Mar 2020 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Business turnaround from loss making to profit in 12 months
  • Launched two new practices whilst remaining +£250k biller
  • Awarded Director of the Year (2018 & 19) in EMEA
  • Integrated Argyll Scott as part of Hydrogen acquisition

Manager

Jul 2015Dec 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • +Top Perm biller globally in 2016, £350k (100% new business)

Hydrogen group

Managing Director - EMEA

Apr 2020Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

  • Responsible for our EMEA perm and contract business including our Scotland and Middle East businesses
  • 80 recruiters, £15m NFI, 20% EBITDA
  • Responsible for UK and Europe (Perm and Contract) whilst overseeing our Middle East and Scotland businesses

Michael page

Managing Consultant

Apr 2013Jul 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Dubai

  • Michael Page International, a FTSE listed company, has 35 years expertise in professional recruitment. Over this period they’ve grown organically to establish themselves as one of the best-known and most respected consultancy companies, employing more than 5,000 people in over 148 offices and 34 countries worldwide.

Working links

Graduate Trainee to Manager

Jul 2009Apr 2013 · 3 yrs 9 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Key Achievements:
  • Awarded Rising Star Award
  • Designed and implemented 'Value Stars' - company wide recognition scheme
  • Supported the implementation of £20m MoJ employability contract, including KPI setting, stakeholder management, budget planning, property acquisition and staffing/resourcing
  • Designed and implemented two pilot schemes, with one being awarded National provision of the year by MoJ and rolled out across all CPA's
  • Appointed Head of Contract Compliance for the London wide contract and improved National position from 12th to 3rd

Enterprise rent-a-car

2 roles

Graduate Management Trainee

Jun 2006Sep 2006 · 3 mos · Bradford, United Kingdom

Graduate Management Trainee

Apr 2005Sep 2005 · 5 mos · Bradford, United Kingdom

  • First Intern to be appointed in ERAC

Education

Leeds Beckett University

BA Hons — Business Management

Jan 2003Jan 2007

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