Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · Remote

• I lead Global Talent Acquisition at Dedalus Group, one of the world’s largest healthcare and diagnostic software providers, with 7,800 people across 40 countries.
• We’re not just filling roles, we’re building the future of healthcare.
• Dedalus powers digital transformation across 5,000+ hospitals worldwide, delivering process driven, patient centric solutions that support the full Patient Digital Journey.
• Behind this impact is a world-class team and finding that talent is where I come in.
• As Group Head of Talent Acquisition, I drive end to end hiring strategy and operational excellence across 40 countries. I lead a high performing global TA team with a focus on:
• ✅ Transformational change in how we attract and retain talent
• ✅ Strategic business improvement across recruitment processes
• ✅ A relentless commitment to exceptional candidate experience
• Whether it's scaling teams for R&D, building executive pipelines or evolving our tech enabled recruitment infrastructure, I ensure our talent function delivers real business impact, aligned to the mission of transforming healthcare systems worldwide.
• Because at Dedalus, life flows through our software and our people are the power behind it.

Mar 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom

• Providing specialist Talent Acquisition services and talent technology project management for Dell Technologies.
• Project scope across United Kingdom supporting key elements of the business and Talent Acquisition excellence programme to complete ready to hire solutions for cutting edge business solutions go to market strategies.

Aug 2019 – Jun 2020 · 10 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• Tagetik is a leading provider of corporate performance management solutions (CPM), supporting the processes and workflow of the Office of the CFO.
• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team of the business, hiring Sales, Leadership. Consulting & Technical Consultants with SAP, ETL & BI skillsets across Central & Northern Europe. Roles included Sales Account Managers, Sales Director, Country Director, Pre Sales, Technical Consulting & Project Managers.
• Implementing best practice Talent Acquisition structure and policies with VP Talent Acquisition including roll out of Workday HCM.
• Managed third party recruitment partners across the region, creating structure and significant added value.

Dec 2018 – Mar 2019 · 3 mos · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Hired across the security division for the number one accommodation booking site on the planet.
• With specific responsibility for recruiting fraud, payments fraud, KYC & cyber security professionals based in Amsterdam and sourced from around the world.

Feb 2014 – Nov 2014 · 9 mos · Cayman Islands

• Led Talent Acquisition for the entire Caribbean & Latin American regions and assisted in relocation and hiring of new talent to the HQ in Miami, Florida.
• Fulfilled large scale project to hire technical and commercial positions to VP level to help push the 3G and 4G LTE rollouts. Worked as part of the core team within the Cable & Wireless business transformation team and aided the CEO in key level searches for dynamic leadership talent.
• Working with the talent team, selected and managed a number of key external resource providers, having set and developed SLA's, monthly reviews, to form part of our hiring strategy.

Feb 2012 – Oct 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• Led Talent Acquisition projects following the acquisition of Gluster to provide numerous storage sales and pre sales resources across key EMEA markets and additionally a global initiative to hire key talent in middleware and virtualisation.
• Resourced directly and also had responsibility for selecting and managing a number of key external search agencies to work with Red Hat to supply key strategic sales and technical hires across Europe. Worked closely with regional VP's, Sales Heads and EMEA General Manager to ensure that Red Hat continued exceptional growth.
• Was also part of global talent structure committee that helped to develop and implement cutting edge hiring, interview and on boarding techniques that ensured Red Hat kept to ambitious growth plans.

Sep 2011 – Present · 14 yrs 6 mos · London, United Kingdom

• I help Global Tech and Enterprise organisations build world-class talent functions and hire the leadership that drives real, profitable growth.
• I provide Talent Acquisition Consulting and Transformational Change services to fast-scaling companies across the World.
• Whether it’s building internal TA capability, redesigning hiring strategies or leading executive search, I have an extensive track record of delivering results that move the needle.
• What I do:
• ✅ Advise global Tech & Enterprise businesses on TA strategy & scale
• ✅ Hire exceptional leadership talent for high growth companies
• ✅ Transform recruitment operations for speed, quality and ROI
• ✅ Coach senior leaders and C-suite execs through career transitions
• ✅ Speak at major industry events and host a careers & leadership podcast
• My work is built on 30+ years of experience, 10,000+ hires and a belief that great hiring builds great companies.
• If you're looking to scale, attract elite talent or sharpen your talent acquisition strategy I’d love to help.

Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 · 2 yrs · London Area, United Kingdom

• Headed up the regional business for Advantage Professional to include Thames Valley and West London businesses specialising in Accountancy & Finance and Business Support across the region and creating one of the most profitable divisions globally.
• Additionally given responsibility for the entire finance business within Banking & Financial Services for Advantage Professional based in the City. Successfully grew business across investment banking, investment management, commodities & hedge funds.
• Responsible for the strategic direction and operational leadership of Strategi Executive Search, an Advantage Professional Company, on a global basis, alongside responsibility as Head of the Financial Services, HR and Board Practice areas providing executive talent solutions within Capital Markets, M&A, Risk Management and Commodities, working with numerous blue chip FTSE, NASDAQ and Fortune 500 companies.

Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 · 2 yrs · London Area, United Kingdom

• Headed the Financial Services business, providing recruitment solutions across the City of London to Tier 1 Investment Banks, Investment Management and Hedge Funds.
• Successfully led a division of consultants that specialised in Corporate Finance, Risk & Compliance, Finance & Accounting and Banking Operations.

Jan 2003 – Jan 2006 · 3 yrs · Buntingford, England, United Kingdom

• Provided executive search to the technology industry across CRM, ITSM, BI & Business Analytics. Specialised in search & selection of key strategic hires across UK & Europe to include sales, marketing finance and leadership.

Jan 2001 – Jan 2003 · 2 yrs · London Area, United Kingdom

• Led a major account team that would find, bid and win numerous multi-million pound new business projects
• Selling enterprise level voice and data recording/retrieval software and Business Intelligence Solutions to large contact centres of major financial institutions throughout the UK

Jan 1997 – Jan 2001 · 4 yrs · Woking, United Kingdom

• Selling a range of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and ITSM (IT Service Management) software tools to mid to large sized commercial organizations throughout the UK

Jan 1992 – Jan 1997 · 5 yrs · Greater Brighton and Hove Area