Mistral Grundy — Recruiter
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager | Recruitment Strategy | Executive Hiring | Employer Branding | Data & AI Talent As Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at EXL, I manage end-to-end recruitment across the UK & Ireland — building high-performing teams in Data, AI, Digital, Engineering, and Leadership. I work closely with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver hiring plans that attract, engage, and retain exceptional talent across Insurance, Banking & Capital Markets, Retail, CPG, Utilities, and Travel. Core strengths: ✔️ 15+ years’ experience in Talent Acquisition leadership, technical, and executive recruitment ✔️ Proven track record delivering recruitment strategies in fast-scaling, complex environments ✔️ Specialist in hiring across Data & AI, Digital Transformation, Engineering, and Consulting ✔️ Strong background in diversity & inclusion, employer branding, and candidate experience ✔️ Skilled in stakeholder management and aligning recruitment with organisational needs ✔️ Experienced in building talent pipelines, optimising processes, and reducing time-to-hire For me, Talent Acquisition is about more than filling vacancies — it’s about creating a seamless, inclusive, and high-impact hiring experience that drives long-term business success. If you’re looking to connect with a TA leader passionate about people, innovation, and transformation, let’s connect. #TalentAcquisitionManager #RecruitmentStrategy #ExecutiveHiring #EmployerBranding #DiversityAndInclusion #UKHiring #LeadershipHiring #DataAndAI #DigitalTransformation #TalentStrategy
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert specializing in Data, AI, and Digital Transformation sectors.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Experience: 4 yrs
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment Strategy
Career Highlights
- 15+ years in Talent Acquisition leadership
- Expert in Data & AI recruitment strategies
- Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in hiring
Work Experience
EXL
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, UK & Ireland (3 yrs 8 mos)
EY
Talent Acquisition Partner via Join Talent (RPO) (3 mos)
Worldline UK&I
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - UK & I (6 mos)
Ageas UK
Internal Talent Acquisition Advisor (2 yrs 7 mos)
Your Move Personnel
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager & Business Owner (12 yrs 1 mo)
Education
Certified and Accredited at ABNLP (American Board of NLP) AIP (Association of Integrative Psychology) and the CMA (Complementary Medical Association) via Rebecca Lockwood Academy
CACHE Level 2 Certificate at Westminster Adult Education Services
Accreditation at Coacheroes
High School Diploma at Table View High School
at Continual improvement - Numerous in-house seminars and short courses attended and completed: