Simon Woods Email & Phone Number

Middlesex, Gb

At British Airways, we’re undergoing a £7 billion transformation, with major investments in digital and technology. I lead the tech recruitment function, hiring across Data & AI, Digital, Product, and Cyber, building diverse teams and talent pools that drive our next-gen initiatives.• Own recruitment for over 100 tech roles annually, building strong talent pipelines.• Use data-driven insights to enhance recruitment strategies and elevate candidate experience.• Implement the latest talent acquisition technology to streamline processes and reduce time-to-hire.• Lead a direct sourcing model to lower costs and improve hiring efficiency.• Champion D&I through a targeted sourcing strategy, advanced tools, and community partnerships.• Collaborate with the likes of BCG and McKinsey to deliver impactful digital transformation projects.Explore career opportunities with us: https://careers.ba.com

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is a leading technology company specialising in social media and virtual reality.• Supported Data Science, Product, Analytics & Machine Learning pipelines across EMEA.• Exceeded hiring & DEI targets with over 50% placements from underrepresented backgrounds.• Led Sourcathons and sourcing initiatives.• Managed the DS & Analytics LinkedIn community project, creating an online talent pool.• Led XBR (cross-border remote) data project, resulting in improved diversity sourcing strategy.• Conducted a “presentation masterclass,” showcasing how to lead and prepare presentations.• Involved in D&I projects, including promoting women in tech and creating a diversity sourcing playbook.

Geneva, Geneva, Ch

SITA is the world's leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology.• Recruited for Tech & Product roles across all regions.• Hired HOD's, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Data Architects, Data Engineers and Product Managers.• Improved direct hiring statistics with zero agency spend.• Led tooling projects and utilised analytics for sourcing strategy, including tools like Cord and Horsefly.• Introduced interview scorecards, diverse interview panels, and blind CVs.• Achieved £250k+ in agency costs.

Crawley, Gb

Virgin Atlantic is a major British airline, known for its innovative and customer-centric approach.• Managed Tech & Exec recruitment across the UK and USA.• Hired HOD's, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Data Architects, Data Engineers and Product Managers.• Improved time to hire by implementing HackerRank and new interview processes.• Partnered with BCG to hire world-class ML Engineers and Data Scientists.• Achieved zero agency spend in technology & won hiring manager feedback award.

Director/Tech Recruitment Manager with a proven track record of success in partnering with global industry leaders like Apple, Microsoft, HSBC, and major aviation clients. Known for delivering strategic recruitment solutions and leading award-winning teams in the Airline, Travel, and Technology sectors.Key Achievements:• Established a strong reputation as a top-performing Director/Tech Recruitment Manager.• Provided premium recruitment services with innovative strategies and dynamic sourcing campaigns.• Consistently generated £500k - £1M annually in revenue through strategic placements.• Led award-winning sourcing teams known for excellence in technical recruitment.• Successfully placed over 250 specialist technical candidates into global aviation clients.• Recognised as the preferred recruiter for the Airline, Travel, and Technology industries.