HS EMEA 24 AMSTERDAMAgenda
Speaker: Rob Symons (Chief Sales Officer, SmartRecruiters)
Announcements, Overview of Day and commitment to the region.
Speaker: Brain Solis (Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow – Digital Anthropologist, Award-Winning Author)
Brian Solis is a world-renowned digital anthropologist and futurist, recognized as one of the most creative and brilliant business minds of our time by Forbes. An award-winning author and global keynote speaker, he has been hailed as a top futurist speaker by ReadWrite and a must-follow thought leader in Generative AI by IMMR. His expertise spans digital transformation, AI, disruptive technologies, and the future of work. As a C-level advisor, Brian humanizes disruptive trends and technologies, making complex subjects understandable and inspiring audiences to shape the future. His insights are regularly featured in leading publications such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Adweek, and he is followed by over 700,000 people on social media. Brian currently serves as Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow.
Speaker: Rebecca Carr (CEO, SmartRecruiters)
Join us for an enlightening session led by Rebecca Carr, the Interim CEO at SmartRecruiters. With over 15 years of experience in the recruiting and HR technology space, Rebecca brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this discussion. She has held key roles, including SVP Growth at SmartRecruiters and General Manager for Checkr Pay at Checkr. Rebecca has also led global product teams at Jobvite, Branchout, and Playdom (acquired by Disney). Her deep understanding of customer challenges, innovative product development, and expanding product portfolios provides her with a unique perspective on Talent Acquisition and Technology. Rebecca will share SmartRecruiters’ vision for the future, emphasising how technology can transform the recruitment landscape.
Speaker: Adam Reynolds (Head of Talent, Frasers Group)
Speaker: Dr. Swathi Palasamudram (Enterprise Business Architect, Bosch)
Swathi Palasamudram is an accomplished IT professional with over 12 years of experience, including 10 years in HRIT. As the Product Manager for HR Digitalization (Skills and Talent Acquisition) at Bosch, she spearheads digital transformation initiatives, implementing advanced tools to enhance HR processes. Swathi has a proven track record of leading complex global programs that drive organizational growth and transformation. Her deep understanding of HR business processes, combined with her expertise in implementation strategies, ensures high-quality project delivery. She offers invaluable insights into digital transformation, HR digitalization, and organizational growth.
Speaker: Dr. Sven Elbert – Head Analyst Services, Fosway Group
Dr. Sven Elbert is a Senior Analyst in the HCM and Talent practice for Fosway Group, focused primarily on Cloud HR, talent management and talent acquisition. His career in the HR industry spans two decades, with the practical levels experience and expertise that give Fosway’s analysts a unique position in the market. Sven’s role includes gathering up-to-the-minute insights from corporate HR buyers, vendors and investors, and distilling these into Fosway’s ongoing research agenda.
With this wealth of data and analysis, Sven also helps corporate clients accelerate their decision making across all aspects of next-gen Cloud HCM and Talent Management. Sven brings a wide range of expertise from the vendor side to the role as he has managed teams on product strategy and product management, sales, customer success, and professional services. Sven has also worked on both the vendor and HR-side during many HR software implementations and change initiatives. He provides unique insights and a pragmatic approach to tackling the latest challenges within next-gen HCM and talent. He is also a seasoned speaker, presenting regularly at industry events both across Europe and online.
Moderator: Matt Alder (Host of Recruitment Futures)
Guests: Jaimie Haye (Global Head of Talent Acquisition, SGS) & More TBA …
Hosted by the highly regarded Matt Adler, this panel will delve into the critical aspects of future-proofing your Talent Acquisition (TA) strategy. Matt Adler is a prominent figure in the Talent Acquisition community, known for his significant expertise and engaging insights as the host of the popular podcast, “The Recruiting Future.” His podcast focuses on the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in recruitment, making him a thought leader in the field.
In addition to his podcast, Matt has developed the well-received Trend Spotting online course, which equips industry professionals with the skills to identify and leverage key trends. His deep understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of recruitment will ensure a dynamic and engaging discussion.
Join us for this insightful panel where Matt, alongside a diverse group of experts, will explore how to effectively spot trends and harness their power to future-proof your TA strategy. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest industry developments and learn practical approaches to stay ahead in the competitive recruitment landscape.
Speaker: Jon Stanners (Global Talent, People & Culture Transformation Leader)
Join us for an insightful session hosted by Jon Stanner, a transformative Talent & Workforce Culture Leader renowned for his extensive experience in leading cultural transformation and driving talent management within both high-growth and established global environments. With a fervent belief in the power of positive workplace culture, Jon champions strategies that deliver mutual benefits for employees and businesses alike.
In this session, Jon will delve into the future of work and its profound impact on Talent Acquisition (TA) strategies and teams. Drawing on his strategic approach to change management, which integrates human-centered design, Jon will share innovative methods to transform Employer Branding and Employer Value Propositions. He will also discuss comprehensive behavior frameworks that attract, develop, and transform the workforce.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into how emerging trends and shifts in the workplace landscape will shape the future of Talent Acquisition. Jon’s expertise will provide practical guidance on adapting TA strategies to stay ahead of the curve and effectively manage the evolving demands of the workforce.
Speaker: Lindsey Stone (Group Head of Talent Acquisition, Greene King)
Lindsey Stone is the Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Greene King, known for leading multinational teams across Hospitality, Fashion & Apparel, Retail, Defense & Space, and Engineering. With extensive experience in global talent acquisition, Lindsey is passionate about leveraging technology to revolutionize recruitment. As an early adopter, she focuses on using advanced tools for objective hiring, sourcing, talent communities, and employer branding to stand out in a competitive landscape. Lindsey’s expertise spans strategic planning, leadership, employer branding, and project management across multiple TA and HR systems.
Speaker: Nazim Ünlü (Global People and Organization Director, Novartis)
Led by Nazim Ünlü from Novatis, this session will delve into the critical questions that HR and Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders must address to evolve and transform their organizations. Nazim, a Human Resources Leader with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture & food, consumer goods, and banking, is renowned for his ability to simplify complex problems, build consensus across regions and cultures, and successfully deliver change initiatives in global environments.
Known for his insightful and strategic approach to transformation, Nazim brings a collegial and collaborative style to his work, fostering teamwork and innovation. His pragmatic and transparent leadership has consistently facilitated changes that enhance corporate culture and drive better business results.
In this session, Nazim will share his expertise on the essential questions HR and TA leaders need to ask to navigate and lead through transformative change. Attendees will learn how to develop partnerships with business leaders that drive affirmative change, promote engagement, and support innovation and expansion.
Speaker: Guru Sethupathy (CEO, Fairnow)
Guru Sethupathy is the CEO of Fairnow, where he navigates the legal landscape of AI in talent acquisition, ensuring that technological advancements comply with regulatory standards and ethical considerations.
Speaker: Shiran Yaroslavsky (VP Product, SmartRecruiters)
Get ready to be inspired by Shiran Yaroslavsky, the dynamic VP of Product at SmartRecruiters. In her session, Shiran will unveil the future of SmartRecruiters’ products, showing how they’re leading the charge in Talent Acquisition innovation. Drawing from her rich experience at Upwork, HiBob, and Cassiopeia, she’ll share groundbreaking insights and strategies that are revolutionizing the industry. Don’t miss out on her visionary talk that’s set to transform how you think about recruitment technology!
Speaker: Eddie Pireno (Leadership and Transformation Expert, Motivational Speaker)
Eddie Pinero is an international speaker, YouTuber and the founder of Your World Within. Eddie is considered one of the leading voices in personal development, with his videos and speeches accumulating more than 200 million streams worldwide. Whether he is speaking live on stage or connecting through social media, Eddie is known for utilizing a combination of storytelling, philosophy and motivation that makes his work both powerful and relatable.
Eddie’s love and ability to captivate an audience is also the driving force behind his media company, Your World Within, which has worked with fortune 500 companies, New York Times bestsellers, Hollywood producers and countless others to bring their stories to life.
