Will Bourne

Co-Founder

Dubai, United Arab Emirates18 yrs 7 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Founded innovative recruitment platform Rekbot.
  • Coached numerous recruiters to achieve high performance.
  • Built high-performing teams for multiple startups.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Recruitment Specialist with expertise in SaaS and Cybersecurity talent acquisition.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitmentPerformance ManagementTalent AcquisitionDiversity & InclusionStaffing SolutionsLeadershipBusiness DevelopmentSales

Other Skills

Conversational-AITrainingAI CoachingGamified LearningAnalyticsReal-time AnalyticsRecruitment CoachingTeam PerformanceMarket Survival StrategiesOrganizational PsychologyData-Driven HiringTeam BuildingCybersecurityP&L ResponsibilityStrategic Direction

About

Rekbot.ai Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4Gp36Etb6X7LzIctf5lUCR 3x Startup Founder having built 3 companies from nothing but a Chromebook and Whatsapp connection... I have personally helped numerous companies in the technology industry staff out workforces across the globe, 100% focused on start-up style organisations testing new territories to large global manufacturers revamping teams and regions, there aren't many locations I haven't successfully engaged in and there aren't many departments within an organisation I haven't staffed out. I collaborate with C-Level stakeholders to create innovative and scalable recruitment strategies in varying continents, ensuring smooth processes and delivery of results. All the above has given me insight to some of the most innovative ideas and programmes startups go through to navigate the hurdles all startups face. From creating the perfect pitch deck, conducting 'The Mom Test' to GTM strategies, I have spent 15 years learning the ropes from every startup founder I've worked with and am now applying this knowledge to my own journey with a new startup (watch this space) and a consulting service for fledgling startups globally. I have accumulated thousands of contacts on my journey, all of which have something to offer my network and my clients. From support in contracts, outsourced payroll, creating entities in new territories to introducing partners/suppliers and distributors who can help your products/services reach new target customers. To that end I endeavour to raise awareness of your brand via my network via regular updates, news feeds, market releases and relevant material that can increase your social media footprint in new territories. If you are looking for a highly referenced, fastidious service and to learn more about how I can help your company, your team or your career grow. Get in touch

Experience

18 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 4 mos
Current Experience

Rekbot

Founder

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • Rekbot is the world’s first Conversational-AI Performance Management and Training platform built to train, test, and transform recruiters through live AI simulations, instant feedback, and data-driven coaching.
  • Instead of classroom learning or roleplays, Rekbot puts recruiters in real call simulations that replicate live candidate and client conversations, analysing tone, objection handling, and communication style in real time.
  • The result? Performance in days, not months.
  • 🚀 What We Deliver
  • 2–3× faster ramp-up: New to market hires make first placements in 5–6 weeks (vs 10–14 weeks traditionally).
  • Full autonomy by Week 8: No shadowing, no manual training, just measurable performance.
  • 90 % cost reduction in onboarding and training time.
  • £16K–£20K monthly productivity recovered by freeing up manager and biller hours.
  • 6× faster visibility on who will succeed, Rekbot flags unsuitable hires in under 48 hours.
  • 🧠 How It Works
  • Rekbot blends AI coaching, gamified learning, and real-time analytics into one platform:
  • Recruiters practice live calls and get instant feedback.
  • Managers see progress, consistency, and performance data in dashboards.
  • Teams learn from real interactions, not theory.
  • Rekbot turns training into a performance engine that scales recruiters faster, increases retention, and delivers measurable ROI from week one.
  • If you’re leading a recruitment business and want your team producing billings — not PowerPoints — sooner, let’s connect.
Conversational-AIPerformance ManagementTrainingRecruitmentAI CoachingGamified Learning+1

The solo club

Recruitment Coach

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

  • Coaching Recruiters how to hit the £1M biller club, drive team performance, survive tough markets and more.
  • https://thesoloclub.ai/
Recruitment CoachingTeam PerformanceMarket Survival StrategiesRecruitment

Rekall consulting

Founder

Oct 2020Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · Remote

  • Rekall Consulting – Culture-First, Data-Driven Tech Talent Acquisition
  • At Rekall Consulting, we don’t just fill roles—we build high-performing teams that fit, thrive, and drive growth.
  • Our Culture-First approach, backed by Organizational Psychology & DEI expertise, helps businesses attract the right talent, the first time. We translate deep insights into data-driven hiring decisions, ensuring every hire elevates your business.
  • Recent Wins:
  • 🔥 Wiz.io – Round A Cyber Startup | Sales & Pre-Sales Team Build
  • 🔥 Valence Security – Round A Cyber Startup | Sales & Marketing Hires
  • 🔥 ForAllSecure – Round A Cyber Startup | Marketing Team Build
  • 🔥 VMware Tanzu – Kubernetes Team Build
  • 🔥 CloudQuery – Stealth Mode Startup | Engineering Team Build
  • 🔥 Nuaware – Global Team Expansion
  • 🔥 Permit.io – Seeded | Dev Marketing Team Build
  • 🔥 Humanitec – Seeded | European Team Build
  • 🔥 Appvia – Organic Growth Startup
  • Specialized Services:
  • ✅ IT Contract Recruitment – Fast, flexible, and high-quality talent delivery.
  • ✅ Project-Based Hiring – Build elite teams for high-growth projects.
  • ✅ Key Hire Recruitment – Strategic placements for game-changing hires.
  • ✅ Diversity & Inclusion Strategy – Real DEI action, not just talk.
  • 💡 Let’s build your dream team.
  • 📩 Will@RekallConsulting.com
  • 📅 Book a call: Calendly
Talent AcquisitionOrganizational PsychologyDiversity & InclusionData-Driven Hiring

Nicoll curtin

Director of Technology & Transformation

Dec 2018Aug 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • My role here was MD of Nicoll Curtin's UK business, leading both permanent and contract staffing solutions. P&L responsibility as well as strategic direction and future proofing where possible with solutions driven agreements as opposed to transactional recruitment.
  • A role that was non-billing giving me the opportunity to get my head above the parapet and coach, mentor, lead and really offer those in the team the benefit of my experience.
  • As I still had a thirst for sales I took it on myself to win accounts such as William Hill, PWC and Citi Group whilst contributing financially with a few deals here and there.
  • This was a role taking on an established team and an established business that needed a shot of something to kick it on to the next level. a great opportunity where I was immersed in service agreements for contract and permanent hiring, RPO selling, SOW and much more. A great experience cut short by some VIRUS
Staffing SolutionsP&L ResponsibilityStrategic DirectionCoachingLeadership

Cognatio solutions

Hire 1...

Jul 2016Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • MY ROLE
  • I was the first person in the company and as such have created the company culture, growth agenda, go to market approach, the training programme, career development plans, have hired, mentored and trained Resourcers and Consultants into accomplished 360 billers but more importantly signed our very first client, placed our first deal and created the infrastructure to successfully deliver our first Global RPO. Leading and manage both permanent and contract recruitment whilst also billing and winning new clients, actually being awarded Sales Consultant of the year along the way.
  • This was a pure start up, a very challenging opportunity and a great learning experience in a fast paced, fluid and highly strategic environment.
  • m: +447539990686
RecruitmentCompany Culture DevelopmentClient Management

Emerald technology

4 roles

Head of Data Centre & Cloud Business Unit

Dec 2015May 2016 · 5 mos

  • Leading recruitment activities in the Data Centre and Cloud technology division, I complete the full 360 recruitment role as well as team leading +5 personnel. My duties include head hunting, liaising with clients and candidates, working with our research team and consultants, closing deals and bringing in business across EMEA, APAC, CALA & Americas regions.
  • Tasked to grow an emerging market and grow a global business unit. The team hit the 1st quarter target under my leadership.
  • Q1 = 100% Team quota
RecruitmentTeam LeadershipBusiness Development

Team Leader of Fixed & Mobile Business Unit

Promoted

Jul 2013Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Leading recruitment activities in the Fixed and Mobile Division, I complete the full 360 recruitment role as well as team leading +6 personnel. My duties included head hunting, liaising with clients and candidates, working with our research team and consultants, closing deals and bringing in business across EMEA, APAC, CALA & Americas regions.
  • Since joining Emerald-Technology I have won multiple awards for achievement, placed Multiple Candidates in various positions Worldwide and have developed a 6 figure business unit from scratch. Besides this I also supported a large multi million £ RPO with a leading global manufacturer assisting in the delivery of over 50 hires.
  • 2 years consecutive annual achievement
RecruitmentTeam LeadershipBusiness Development

Senior Consultant

Promoted

Jul 2012Jul 2013 · 1 yr

  • Delivery of multiple projects via headhunting and resourcing activities specifically in the telecommunications market
  • Business development activities generating new clients and revenue
  • Creating a data base of well qualified candidates for future marketing activities and new client generation
  • Working to strict targets and deadlines for both revenue and project delivery
  • Client liaison, managing expectations and influencing key stakeholders in each single process at various stages. From HR to VP.
  • Process management from start to finish in an ever changing environment, often in challenging territories across ASIA, Europe, Middle East, Africa or the Americas.
HeadhuntingClient LiaisonProject ManagementRecruitment

Researcher and Business Development

Nov 2011Jul 2012 · 8 mos

  • November 2011 – July 2012
  • Delivery of multiple projects via headhunting and resourcing activities specifically in the telecommunications market
  • Creating a data base of well qualified candidates for future marketing activities and new client generation
  • Working to strict targets and deadlines for both revenue and project delivery
  • Process management from start to consultant ‘hand over’ in an ever changing environment, often in challenging territories across ASIA, Europe, Middle East, Africa or the Americas.
HeadhuntingCandidate ResourcingDatabase ManagementRecruitment

Barclays

2 roles

Local Business Manager

Promoted

Apr 2008Nov 2011 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Management of business banking relationships with business leaders from the local community.
  • · Management of a portfolio of business customers in the central area with a turnover greater than £250k.
  • · Constant customer contact to ensure best customer service.
  • · Face-to-face meetings with customers to build lasting relationships and to uncover possible business leads.
Business BankingCustomer Relationship ManagementBusiness Development

Asset & Sales Finance Accounts Executive

May 2007Apr 2008 · 11 mos

  • Telephone based selling of asset finance product into the business community
  • Promoted into Local Business Manager role
SalesTelephone Selling

Education

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON

Ba (Hons) — PE

Jan 2006Jan 2007

SUTTON COLDFIELD COLLEGE

Teaching PE — ACCESS HIGHER EDUCATION

Jan 2005Jan 2006

ALDRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

Jan 1996Jan 2001

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