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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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.
• 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.