Damian Brown

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VP Talent (Acquisition, Cx and EVP) and DEI co-leader @ Chalhoub Group
United Arab Emirates
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United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
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About Damian Brown

We are Chalhoub Group, a leading family business in the world of beauty, fashion and gifts. We have blended our Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury to offer service excellence to all our partners and a unique experience to all our customers for over 60 years. As we continue to grow, it’s our vision to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. Our passionate teams drive our vision forward, without them, we couldn’t create luxury experiences for our customers. Through opportunities, development and support, we empower each and every employee to achieve their career goals – and beyond. It’s an exciting journey we’re on, and one you could be part of. With a growing workforce of more than 15,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as operating over 700 retail stores, our Group's success is attributed to its most valued asset: highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market. Values are what bind us as a Group. They are the inherent beliefs that have guided us since our inception. Respect, Excellence and Entrepreneurial Spirit are reflected in every aspect of our business and with each of our stakeholders – clients, suppliers, partners, customers and employees.If you are looking to join our Group, please head to our dedicated Career's Website to apply to our open positions or send in your CV for consideration for future roles. We can not take applications via our Linked In Profiles.Careers.chalhoubgroup.com#WeAreChalhoub#ExtraordinaryEveryday

Damian Brown's Current Company Details
Chalhoub Group

Chalhoub Group

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VP Talent (Acquisition, Cx and EVP) and DEI co-leader
United Arab Emirates
Employees:
7460
Damian Brown Work Experience Details
  • Chalhoub Group
    Vp Talent (Acquisition, Cx And Evp) And Dei Co-Leader
    Chalhoub Group
    United Arab Emirates
  • Chalhoub Group
    Vp Talent Acquisition (& Dei Co-Leader)
    Chalhoub Group Apr 2020 - Present
    Dubai, Dubai , Ae
    Leading the strategic development of the TA function with a specific emphasis on supporting and delivering transformation across Employer Branding, Automation and Processes whilst bringing together our TA community of almost 50 colleagues in 9 Countries to deliver over 4,500 new hires each year. Core markets for TA are Middle East, India, Egypt, Northern Europe and we are developing our recruitment journey in the Americas (NYC and Panama)Responsible for driving the talent mobility agenda and supporting leadership succession internally and externally for the Group and it’s investments. Collaborating across the HR team to deliver a world class experience for our colleagues and candidates through a people first - peoplecentric approach.Co-leading the Diversity & Inclusion agenda across the Group, specifically focussed on Women-in-Leadership programme and increasing inclusion for People of Determination. "People @ Heart"
  • Ibm
    Talent & Transformation Practice - Mea
    Ibm Sep 2017 - Apr 2020
    Armonk, New York, Ny, Us
    Responsible for the design and delivery of IBM's Talent go to market strategy across MEA (Talent Acquisition, RPO, HR Shared Service Design & Operation, HR Operations Outsourcing, HR Consulting, Assessment, Leadership Development and Branding services).Currently engaged in 3 major shared service organisation design and implementations, including RPA/Automation, Chatbot introduction, Process Re-Design and organisation harmonization post go-live.We provide Consultancy across the entire HR lifecycle including process re-engineering, policy design, Digitization roadmap and organisational design & excellence. IBM Talent & Transformation Consulting Practice offers leading change management tools coupled with deep HR expertise to lead your organisation through its HR Transformation journey. IBM's Recrtuitment solution provides AI/cognitive-enabled services to; Reduce Cost Per Hire (up to 40% reduction)Build Attraction Strategy (EVP, Employment Branding, Digital Strategy)Deliver up to 35% faster time to hireMinimal agency utilization (MEA accounts currently running at <2%)Secure 22% lower staff turnover over several monthsEnable clear analytics for better decisionsIBM's Talent service currently makes 105,000 hires per year on behalf of its clients in over 120 Countries delivered via 30+ languages.
  • The Adecco Group
    Regional Director Middle East
    The Adecco Group Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
    Zurich, Zurich, Ch
    Leading the sales strategy for the Middle East across Adecco's 4 offices with responsibility for launching new Professional Staffing brands from the Adecco Group portfolio.The Adecco Group is the world's leading provider of HR solutions. With over 31,500 FTE employees and more than 5,000 branches, in over 60 countries and territories around the world, we offer a wide variety of services, connecting more than 650,000 associates with our clients every day. Adecco Middle East is well placed to deliver recruitment solutions from its broad portfolio.Permanent recruitment in the Region is delivered through 3 different propositions ;Campaign / Volume resourcingAd-hoc Contingent DeliveryExecutive Search & Selection
  • Capita Executive Recruitment
    Director - Technology, Media & Telecoms - Emea Practice
    Capita Executive Recruitment Dec 2012 - Aug 2015
    London, England, Gb
    Capita Executive (formerly Veredus) sits at the heart of FTSE BPO firm Capita Plc and has extensive networks which are both domestic and international (with particular focus on the EMEA region) and span an impressive functional spectrum: strategy, marketing, business development, finance, operations, transformation and programme management. We have recruited to Board level, with the average hire typically at Functional Director, or General/Country Manager level. Our TMT practice consultants have delivered over 50 searches in the last 12 months alone, over half of which were C-Suite and 16 have been located in the Middle East & Africa. We are well equipped and confident in delivering searches for niches such as NFC, MobileMoney and Complex Architecture through to positions such as CMOs with different international mandates.
  • Capita Executive Recruitment
    Regional Director - Middle East & Africa
    Capita Executive Recruitment Dec 2012 - Aug 2015
    London, England, Gb
    Capita Executive (formerly Veredus) sits at the heart of FTSE firm Capita Plc and has extensive networks which are both domestic and international (with particular focus on the EMEA region) and span an impressive functional spectrum: strategy, marketing, business development, finance, operations, transformation and programme management. Veredus have established their first International office in Dubai following the success in 2013 of delivering International Searches for clients in Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE, whilst continuing to support their prestigious UK client base. Veredus currently has 10 specialist practices in the following vertical markets: Built Environment / Energy / Infrastructure, Retail, Transport, Health, Telecoms / Media / Technology, Education, Government, Financial Services and Not For Profit.
  • The Adecco Group
    Executive Search (Penna)
    The Adecco Group Oct 2011 - Nov 2012
    Zurich, Zurich, Ch
  • Menatsa
    Managing Director
    Menatsa May 2009 - Sep 2011
    Qa
    I joined MENATSA as Regional MD in 2009 to initiate and deliver a new office from scratch. To date MENATSA has won agreements with and supplied staff to leading companies across the GCC from complete build-outs of 120 man start-ups to CXO placements in the largest regional investment banks.MENATSA delivers RPO, retained and contingent search for its clients spanning West to London and Paris and East to Singapore.During my time at MENATSA I created a training division offering training in soft skills, market orientation and the IFQ (Islamic Finance Qualification)
  • Nationwide Resourcing Group Ltd
    Managing Director
    Nationwide Resourcing Group Ltd Jun 2006 - Apr 2009
    Knutsford, Cheshire, Gb
    Nationwide Resourcing Group is committed to introducing professionals to organisations that will develop their careers, reward them well and ensure fulfillment in their working lives. We are committed to working in partnership with organisations that share these values. We want associates and clients to recognize the value of working with us and we continually work closely to develop and cement our position as a true business partner. We have four distinct divisions, Sales & Marketing Recruitment, Telesales, Customer Service, Contact Centre Recruitment, IT Recruitment and Search & Selection.
  • Cornerstone Resourcing
    Associate Recruitment Director
    Cornerstone Resourcing May 2004 - Jun 2006
    Damian initially joined Cornerstone (in-house recruitment business of the Caudwell Group) to take their IT recruitment business into the external market place.After 4months Damian was asked to join the Sales & Marketing division to assist in the growth of this area.To date Damian has hired over 20 Recruiters/ Snr Recruiters / Team & Sector Managers into his area.Currently managing 3 divisions (Contact Centre, Field sales & Head Office) across 3 sites (Crewe, Birmingham & London).Fully P+L responsible, targeted for delivery in 2006 of £5M revenue with £1M profit.
  • Rezource It
    Director
    Rezource It Mar 2000 - May 2004
    IT Recruitment Business
  • Huxley Associates
    Senior Consultant
    Huxley Associates Jan 1998 - Mar 2000
    London, England, Gb
    Huxley Associates is an international recruitment consultancy that provides specialised technical permanent and contract recruitment services to the Accountancy and Finance, Banking Technology, Energy, Engineering, Global Markets, Human Resources and IT sectors.

Damian Brown Skills

Executive Search Outplacement Private Sector Global Hr Talent Management Telco Mobile Operators Carriers Mvne Mobile Technology Mobile Entertainment Private Equity Headhunting Head Hunter Mena Global Recruitment Recruitment/retention Startup Consulting Apac International Telecommunications Software Industry High Growth Companies Technology Companies Digital Media Digital Entertainment Human Resources Start Ups Recruiting Telecommunications Business Development Leadership Management Entertainment Hr Consulting Strategy Sales Crm Program Management Competitive Analysis Recruitment Advertising Sourcing Temporary Placement Technical Recruiting Interviews Search Contract Recruitment Talent Acquisition Graduate Recruitment Performance Management Employer Branding

Damian Brown Education Details

  • Duke University
    Duke University
    Future Of Retail
  • Anglia Ruskin University
    Anglia Ruskin University
    Strategic Leadership & Entrepreneurship
  • Chartered Management Institute
    Chartered Management Institute
    Strategic Leadership
  • Chartered Management Institute
    Chartered Management Institute
    Strategic Leadership & Management
  • Sheffield Hallam University
    Sheffield Hallam University
    General
  • Cheadle Hulme School
    Cheadle Hulme School

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