Maris Pihle — Recruiter
Talent Acquisition leader with 8+ years of experience driving end-to-end recruitment for Technology and Product functions across UAE and Saudi Arabia. Currently leading the Tech & Product hiring function at HungerStation, working closely with CTO and CPO, and managing a team of 3 recruiters to deliver on ambitious hiring plans of 60-80 mid-to-director level roles annually. Proven track record in scaling engineering and product teams - doubling headcount in the UAE and tripling in KSA - while implementing data-driven hiring strategies, OKRs, and executive-level reporting. Skilled in building high-performing TA teams, managing stakeholder relationships at Director and C-level, and leading strategic talent projects including ATS implementation, hiring manager training programs, career frameworks, and internal mobility initiatives. Industry experience spans technology, fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS, with expertise in technical recruiting for engineering, product management, data science, and niche leadership roles. Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, having successfully delivered Saudization programs, UAE national hiring initiatives, and female engineering hiring strategies. Bringing a mix of operational leadership and strategic vision to help businesses scale with the right talent, culture, and processes.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert in E-commerce and Technology sectors.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 11 yrs
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Strategic Recruitment
- Technical Recruiting
Career Highlights
- Led recruitment for 60-80 tech roles annually.
- Doubled headcount in UAE and tripled in KSA.
- Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Work Experience
HungerStation | هنقرستيشن
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Education
Bachelor's degree at Tallinn University
Bachelor at TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology
High school diploma at Võru Kesklinna Gümnaasium