Antonio Papa

Head of Talent

United Kingdom23 yrs experience

Key Highlights

  • Over 10 years in gaming talent acquisition.
  • Expert in strategic partnerships and market insights.
  • Proven track record in driving industry innovation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist in the Gaming Industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionExecutive SearchRecruiting

Other Skills

Account ManagementAdvertisingApplicant Tracking SystemsB2BBusiness DevelopmentC++CRMConsultingCreative DirectionDigital MarketingDigital MediaDigital StrategyE-commerceHuman Resources (HR)Interviewing

About

Over 10 years of enriching the gaming world with top-tier talent, I've become adept at new business development and steering creative direction. My journey has led me to Take-Two Interactive, where I infuse our mission with my personal commitment to forging robust human connections and driving industry innovation. My focus on new media ensures our team remains at the forefront of gaming's evolving landscape. My tenure at Netiro has been a testament to my ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment, where I've harnessed my expertise in new media to navigate the intricate talent needs of the gaming sector. Strategic partnerships and a keen understanding of market shifts have been instrumental in not only achieving, but also surpassing our corporate objectives.

Experience

Take-two interactive

Snr Global Talent

Sep 2024Apr 2025 · 7 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Netiro

Snr Global Talent Partner- Games

Apr 2024Present · 1 yr 11 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

  • Netiro is a search and people consulting firm that focuses on creating and maintaining the highest quality human relationships in a professional setting.​​ Our business is structured to enable our partners to focus the time and energy needed to deliver for you our clients and the candidates that you seek.​​
  • Netiro is powered by senior professionals with long track records of delivering outstanding results.​​
  • We understand how changing technology is constantly reshaping the video game industry’s talent landscape, while increasing regulatory scrutiny means leaders need more agility around strategy and risk…​​
  • Netiro combines the latest market insights with decades of search experience with leading organisations in the international gaming industry. ​
  • Our partners have a track record of finding and placing high-quality candidates across the entire talent spectrum - from MDs, CMOs, and FDs, to Animation Heads, Creative Directors, and Principal Engineers. ​
  • Our expert partners work directly with clients to develop diverse talent pipelines with strategic objectives and long-term success in mind.​
Python (Programming Language)C++Executive SearchTalent Acquisition

Sri

Partner- Games

Aug 2022Jul 2023 · 11 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Python (Programming Language)C++Executive SearchTalent Acquisition

Build a rocket boy

Head of Talent Acquisition

Feb 2020Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom

  • Building a top-class team working on a hugely ambitious high-quality game!
  • Skills: Stakeholder Management · Strategic Growth · Interviewing · Sourcing · Applicant Tracking Systems · Process Optimization · Recruiting
  • Drive winning results–attracting top talent across complex global markets by allocating time and resources to focus on top priorities, utilizing data-driven decisions, and taking extreme ownership for successful outcomes. Leading the team to deliver against the hiring plan by enabling scalable best practices for the delivery of high-quality candidates and operational efficiencies.
  • A strategic advisor to leaders delivering great candidate and hiring team journeys by using data to optimize our process and approach. Partner closely with the People team, leadership, and key stakeholders to proactively assess talent needs and hire remarkable employees
  • Build recruiter capabilities to take advantage of the latest technology and social networking platforms in order to identify and attract talent Optimize hiring strategies, scale best practices in talent acquisition, drive process improvements and deliver on key initiatives Provide hiring and employment data, metrics, and visualization analytics to inform strategic workforce planning goals. Reviews and analyses talent markets to maintain a keen awareness of government regulations, labour trends, sourcing alternatives, and costs
  • Lead recruiting for key executive roles including developing a dynamic sourcing approach
Python (Programming Language)C++Stakeholder ManagementStrategic GrowthInterviewingSourcing+4

Epic games

Snr Talent Acquisition Lead

Jul 2018Feb 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

  • Part of a passionate, heavy-hitting Recruiting team who loves to connect talented candidates with their new home at Epic Games.
  • Be it for our headquarters in Cary, NC, the start-up atmosphere at Epic Games Seattle, or one of our global offices such as London, Edinburgh, Berlin, Stockholm, Helsinki, Montreal, Newcastle, Serbia, Switzerland etc.. I strive to bring an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Epic's focus on quality and community.
  • Through the interview process, it's my pleasure to represent Epic's dedication to its employees by highlighting our state-of-the-art work spaces, exceptional benefits, and casual atmosphere. We are passionate about the innovative tech and games we ship. We can't do it without people who love what they do!
  • Teams are expanding, and there are a ton of great opportunities across all departments right now!
Python (Programming Language)C++Talent Acquisition

24 seven inc.

2 roles

Associate Director -International Executive Search Marketing & Digital Recruitment

Apr 2014Apr 2017 · 3 yrs

  • Connecting Talent to Brands Around the Globe
  • Part of senior management team in a leading staffing agency with offices across London, Paris and the United States with our headquarters in New York City. 24 Seven is the leading specialized talent recruitment firm for global brands and emerging companies across the US and Internationally. From design concept through product marketing, 24 Seven has the talent network to support brands at every stage of the consumer experience. We are the go-to talent source supporting the world’s top teams in Fashion, Retail, Marketing, Interactive and Creative. Our strategic recruiting professionals are proven industry experts and have either personally worked in or recruited exclusively for the industry practice they serve. Their hands-on experience makes them particularly in-tune to your distinct needs. They’re experts at perfectly matching candidates to unique client scenarios in: Fashion, Retail, Advertising, Marketing, Design, Interactive/Digital, Media, Beauty, CPG and Entertainment.
Python (Programming Language)C++Talent Acquisition

Head of Digital Recruitment

Apr 2014Nov 2014 · 7 mos

  • Our business is made up of 11 offices across London, Paris and the United States with our headquarters in New York City. We provide dedicated recruitment services for our clients internationally which include retained executive search, contingent placements as well as a significant freelance business.
  • We work in a number key industry sectors that allow our clients and candidates the ability to look not just at their own areas but across opportunities in other similar sectors to broaden their expertise and add greater value to their teams.
  • We have really deep expertise in the Fashion, Creative Marketing, Digital, Sport, Retail, Sponsorship, Events and Experiential, Design and Print sectors working with some of the best clients and some of the best people.
  • I head up the marketing, interactive & creative department (MIC) into the fashion, retail & entertainment industries delivering bespoke recruitment services quickly professionally and with pride.

Freedom recruitment

2 roles

Head of Digital & Marketing- Recruitment

Promoted

Aug 2013Apr 2014 · 8 mos

Senior Consultant Digital & Marketing

Nov 2012Aug 2013 · 9 mos

  • Set yourself free......
  • Freedom Digital is a specialist recruitment consultancy purely focused on working with the best Digital and Marketing talent in the market.
  • We recognise that our achievements are entirely due to the success of the clients and candidates we work with and pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering a market leading service.
  • Passionate about the markets in which they serve our highly experienced consultants have in depth networks across the following sectors:
  • ■Creative
  • ■Digital Sales
  • ■Display Advertising
  • ■e-Commerce
  • ■Marketing
  • ■Mobile
  • ■Software Sales
  • ■Social Media
  • ■Web Technology
  • Located in the heart of London, we cover both national and international appointments on a permanent, contract and temporary basis.
  • Check out our website: www.freedomdigital.co
  • Freedom Digital are part of Freedom Recruitment; a leading recruitment business with a diverse portfolio incorporating Retail & Fashion, Professional Services, Oil & Gas and Life Sciences.

Handle recruitment

Senior Consultant- Marketing

Jul 2011Nov 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

  • I recruit sales & marketing staff within the media and entertainment sectors for Handle Recruitment.
  • Broadcast Media recruitment specialist possessing a proven track record with US Studios, global broadcasters, IPTV and VOD platforms, Smart TV Operators and content owners.
  • Principle roles recruited include;Marketing, Digital Media Sales, Content Acquisition (Programme & Channel), Programming, Sales (Programme & Channel), Marketing, Strategy/Analysis, Product Management and Business Development.
  • Experience covers both linear and digital/multi-platform.
  • Specialties:Executive Search, UK & International Recruitment.

Lipton fleming

Managing Consultant- Digital Sales

Jun 2010Jul 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • I recruit sales & marketing staff within the media and entertainment sectors

Carribean homes & lifestyle magazine

Sales Manager

Aug 2007Jun 2010 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Simply tv

Digital Sales Manager

Oct 2006Jun 2007 · 8 mos

Formula won media

Recruitment Manager

Jan 2002Nov 2006 · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • I recruit sales & marketing staff within the media and entertainment sectors

Vnu media

Sales Executive

Jan 1999Jan 2000 · 1 yr

Education

St Edmund's College

Jan 1986Jan 1993

Loyola

Jan 1980Jan 1986

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