Patrick Chamot Email & Phone Number

Geneva, Switzerland

I collaborate with senior executives and board members in the industrial and transport logistics sectors to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. With extensive experience in technology, media, and telecommunications, along with insights gained from supply chain and logistics roles, I help organizations adapt to technological advancements and digital disruption by fostering collaboration and building strong connections.As a consultant in Spencer Stuart’s Industrial Practice, specializing in Transportation & Logistics and Technology and Digital Officer sectors, I am passionate about making a positive impact on organizations and connecting talent to the right opportunities. I have successfully recruited executive and non-executive leaders for major multinational companies across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., and I am dedicated to continuous learning and relationship-building.

Hong Kong & Geneva

- Areas of expertise across a number of sectors with focus on TMT and Industrial (Transportation & Logistics) and functional expertise in Technology and Digital Officer opportunities (CIO/CTO/CISO/CDO etc..)- Responsible for executing search mandates at senior & top management level (C-levels) globally- Research, identification and approach of candidates worldwide using direct sourcing, internet tools, referrals, etc.- Interviews, individual/cultural assessments and candidates’ presentations to clients- In close collaboration with consultants, define, plan and implement search strategies and contribute to the execution of senior level international assignments as a key member of the client’s consulting team- Drive/Participate to client meetings

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva Area, Switzerland & Budapest, Hungary

- Lead the European Recruitment and Sourcing operations for the largest office of the Cambridge Technology Group in Switzerland (150 FTEs in Nyon, before the acquisition by Atos) and opening of a near shore office in Hungary. - In close collaboration with the Chief Operations Officer and other key stakeholders definition of the recruitment requirements- Search, identification and approach of candidates at a European level using direct sourcing, internet, referrals- Identification, selection and creation of talent pipelines in various countries (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Hungary, UK, Netherlands mainly)- HR Business Partner with HR Director and other offices Managing Directors (Zurich, Budapest) and with selected key clients in Switzerland- Suppliers’ selection and management in Europe (job boards, employment websites, local papers, University job fairs, etc.) - Contract writing and negotiation with candidates- New employees integrationKey achievements and roles:• Successfully participated in the launch of a near shore office in Hungary, 40 FTEs hired in a couple of weeks • Increased the interviewing efficiency for teams and candidates by creating interview guidelines and templates in close collaboration with the technical leads• Among others hired and trained a recruiter for the main office responsible for the local recruitment operations in Switzerland under my leadership and who was promoted Recruitment Manager after my departure

Geneva Area, Switzerland

- Lead the Recruitment and Sourcing operations for Cross Systems Switzerland (250FTEs)- Definition of the recruitment needs in close collaboration with the Managing Director and other key stakeholders (BU Director, Sales Director, Account Mgr etc.)- Search, identification and approach of candidates on a European level using direct sourcing, internet, referrals- Contracts’ writing and negotiation with candidates- Suppliers selection and management in Switzerland (recruitment agencies, web ads, job boards, employment websites, local papers, University job fairs, etc..) - New employees integrationKey achievements and roles:• Selection and implementation of a new HR database covering the recruitment operations

Lausanne

- Interviews and candidates’ presentations to clients- Account management and business development- Contractual negotiations with candidates and clients- Service providers’and suppliers’ account management for Switzerland and the UK (job up, Monster, LinkedIn, Viadeo, Xing, Job serve, Indeed and others)Key achievements and roles:• Selection and implementation of a new CRM/Candidates Database (Red Rabbit)• Recruitment of 2 administrative assistants

Geneva-Lausanne

- Interviews and candidates’ presentation to clients- Account management and business development- Contractual negotiations with candidates and clients- Various administrative tasks

Neuchâtel

- Lead the sales and client acquisition operations of the biggest call center of the group with 2 managers for various products and services (La Poste, Canal+, TCS etc..) - Management and coaching of 3 sales teams (20FTEs each)- Launch and management of new sales campaigns - New employees integration and training- Budget and P&L management Key achievements and roles:• Created tools and methodology to standardize the training operations• Sales pitch writing and optimization to increase efficiency and penetration rate Team Leader (part-time 60%)- Management and coaching of sales teams - Training of the employees- Statistical reports of the sales teams and campaigns- Collaboration on various commercial activitiesInterim Human Resources Director (full time)- Employee relations, including managing absence, disciplinary, and sickness- Selection and recruitment- Creating and revising job descriptions- Maintaining company directory and other organizational charts- Various administrative tasksSalesman (part-time 30%-60%)- Sales of services, products and offers + client acquisition for various brands (TCS, Canal+, Dvdfly.ch)- Customer loyalty programs (After Sales Service)- Litigation management- Actively involved in promoting the firm and client brands during specific events

Master, Work And Organizational Psychology

Psychology Studies focusing on HR related subjects like Social Insurances, Labour Law but also Assessment Centers, Work Psychology.

Bachelor, Psychology