Featured Recruitment Strategy Experts

With a career spanning across ESPs, agencies, and technology providers, Garin Hobbs is an expert in growing email impact and revenue, launching new programs and products, and developing the strategies and thought leadership to support them. The amount of knowledge he has about MarTech and email marketing is phenomenal but, it's not just the depth of information, it's Garin's perspective and how he communicates the application and impact that set's him apart. Garin is a fantastic and enthusiastic leader, collaborator, and strategist, as well as an amazing human.

Ricci shares insights on the latest trends and best practices in marketing, LegalTech, strategy, and e-learning in various industry publications. His multifaceted experience allows him to discuss a broad range of topics, from both strategic and hands-on perspectives. Ricci is a seasoned marketing communications professional with over 20 years of experience helping people connect effectively with their audiences. He currently applies his expertise to learning technology and digital adoption strategy as part of the intellek.io team. Intellek provides robust and effective learning technology to support a diverse client base. Repeatedly named as the best LMS for law firms and legal professionals; alongside a broad eLearning content library, training and assessment creation tool, and a unique onboarding digital adoption platform.

Deborah Forrister is the co-founder and Business Growth Strategist at Envoca Search Marketing. Since 2002, she has been working with service-based businesses, igniting year-over-year growth by identifying lucrative opportunities and critical gaps in marketing.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐫, 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞—𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 With over 20 years of experience spanning Operations, Project & Program Management, and Executive Recruitment, I’ve worked across Financial Services, Hospitality, Education, and Utilities—leading and supporting high-value projects, including the multi-billion-pound Nuclear Power Station project in the UK. Now, as an Executive Career Coach & Recruiter, I specialize in helping undervalued and underpaid executives position themselves for higher-paying, more fulfilling leadership roles. I’ve guided professionals across 34 countries, up to CEO level enabling them to secure roles at companies like Google, Meta, PwC, and Deloitte. I simplify and accelerate the hiring process for both candidates and companies—transforming the candidate experience into a competitive advantage. My approach blends AI, psychology, storytelling, and marketing, ensuring job seekers stand out and employers find the right leaders faster. 🔹 Job seekers – Struggling to market your strengths? Let's craft a strategy to land your next six-figure role. 🔹 FinTech & AI startups – Need strategic leaders to scale your business? I can help you find and attract top talent. 📩 Let’s connect – Check out 100+ LinkedIn recommendations from candidates AFTER landing their dream role.

With over 20 years in international recruitment, I specialise in Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3 technologies. I've established and led businesses, building tech and non-tech teams from the ground up. My multilingual skills have connected top talent with companies across the UK, Europe, Israel, China, and the US. As Director at RecruitBlock, I've built high-performing teams for startups and scale-ups in emerging tech. Under my leadership, RecruitBlock was recognised as a Top Leading Company to Watch in 2024 by Biz Tech Outlook. In 2024, we received the FinTech Award for Crypto & Blockchain Recruitment Service of the Year in the UK, highlighting our commitment to tailored recruitment solutions. Our collaborations include partnerships with Gate.io, a global cryptocurrency exchange, and Pudgy Penguins, a prominent NFT collection. I'm passionate about inclusive talent acquisition and the benefits of AI and technology. I actively foster inclusive environments and have spoken at international events on talent acquisition strategies. My certifications, including MCIPD and PPA-certified psychometric assessor, reflect my commitment to high recruitment standards. I also organise Crypto Meetups in Gibraltar, promoting networking within the blockchain community. Additionally, I write a blog on recruitment within the Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3 sectors, covering talent acquisition strategies, organisational culture, salary trends, and data analytics.

I’m Paul Owen, FCA, an Economics graduate from Exeter, and a FinTech alumnus from Oxford. With 20+ years in senior finance roles at PwC, T-Mobile, and FTSE 100 iGaming firms, I’ve seen first-hand the cost of hiring mistakes. So, what led a numbers guy into the world of people? The realisation that success is about more than just numbers, it’s about the right talent. In 2017, I launched RecruitBlock to help web3 and blockchain startups build world-class teams that drive innovation. With a unique mix of financial insight and recruitment expertise, I’ve helped businesses grow by placing the right people in business-critical roles. I know that hiring isn’t just about filling seats, it’s about finding those who will make an impact, fast. I’ve built teams that thrive, and I bring this same focus to every search. I’m also an international speaker, regularly sharing my insights on the power of people in web3 at global events, including Zebu Live in London, and crypto meetups around the world. My mission is simple: connect groundbreaking companies with the right talent quickly, effectively, and affordably. Because getting recruitment right is the key to unlocking business potential. The right talent drives performance, fuels innovation, and sets the stage for lasting success.

An impassioned Career Transition Coach who spent more than 20 years working in the recruitment industry and now dedicates my focus on helping my clients navigate important career decisions. When it comes to a person’s career, everyone has a unique need or challenge, therefore, I design a bespoke solution around my clients need, applying an approach that maybe a blend of advisor, consultant, coach, and or mentor. I have collaborated with clients across all industries and job levels, from youth to graduates to executive level, providing 1:1 Career Coaching, Outplacement Support and Career Skills Development workshops. My focus is to collaborate with my clients across the following key areas: Discover, develop a plan and guide on how to execute one’s plan, imparting knowledge, providing practical advice and the necessary tools to assist in aligning to the market expectations, making the individual aware of what to expect and how to prepare for the necessary career transition. “Helping one person might not change the world, but it can change the world for one person”. This quote resonates firmly within my values, where I strive to make a positive difference everywhere possible. In addition to running Career Management Consultancy, in January 2024 I was appointed as an International Career and Transition Coach for Africa, for IMPACT Group a global coaching firm providing relocation, outplacement and leadership development programmes, where I provide career consulting to relocating spouses as well as cross-cultural and integration/transition coaching for employees and their families.

My name is Steven Lowell, a Reverse Recruiter and Career Coach with Find My Profession. I am in my 50's, happily married, deal with Epilepsy, and managed to find jobs in 6 industries across 4 continents, as well as traveled the United States by bus to learn more about the people in the United States. I have been on this search to discover why I exist and the true meaning of success. I am a student of life. I know more than meets the eye. I am that guy in New York City, who always gets stopped by tourists to ask for directions, but you can also drop me in any country in the world and I will look like a local. I always help others. I was born and raised a NYC-native. I love people, diversity, honesty, loyalty, and learning. I am in an interracial marriage to my wife, Wendy, since 2007. And know everything about traveling, pizza, all things technology, writing, blogging, talent sourcing, resume writing, job searching, job boards, community management, customer service, hockey, golf, teaching, and talking to people from around the world. I am not your typical, rule-following person. My career has involved thinking outside the box, traveling, getting startups off the ground, and never turning down a really good challenge. Favorite Quote: "Things get better for everybody when they get better for everybody." -Eleanor Roosevelt

A highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in marketing and management, holding a double major in both disciplines. Experienced in human resources across non-profit and for-profit sectors, as well as in marketing, bringing a versatile skill set to any organization. Known for exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a dedication to continuous growth and learning. Passionate about driving efficiency, fostering positive workplace culture, and contributing to strategic business success through hard work and adaptability.

Mark MacDonald is a seasoned strategist and creative with 4 decades of expertise in powerful Branding and Marketing Communication based on reliable research. He's the go-to guide for effective church communication, branding, and logos. As a bestselling author, engaging speaker, and founder of BeKnownforSomething.com, Mark empowers church leaders to communicate with impact.

My name is Kimberley Tyler-Smith and I’m an executive at the career tech platform, Resume Worded, where we help 1m+ job seekers every month advance their careers. I've largely been an independent consultant throughout my career and I've helped over 20 companies, ranging from medium-sized businesses to F500 enterprises, increase their bottom lines. I'm also an active investor and have been one for the last five years. I've left the corporate world to pursue something with more impact in the education/career space; now, I’m a VP at Resume Worded running a myriad of things.

Highly motivated SEO Lead with over 3+ years of experience and a proven track record of developing and implementing successful SEO strategies that drive organic traffic, increase website visibility and achieve business goals. Skilled in keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO audits, and link building. Passionate about staying ahead of the latest SEO trends and algorithms to ensure long-term success.

Interdisciplinary Global Marketing and Human Resource Development (HRD) executive with over 20 years of experience scaling brand ecosystems across enterprise, high-growth, and startup environments – from Fortune 1 (Walmart) to VC- and PE-backed ventures. Adept at developing emotionally resonant, data-driven brand strategies that drive top-line growth, market share and long-term equity. Proven expertise leading cross-functional and regional teams, launching go-to-market strategies across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, and overseeing portfolios with budgets up to $100MM. Known for transforming complex market insights into differentiated brand positioning, unifying internal culture with external messaging and operationalizing high-performing marketing infrastructures. Fluent in growth strategy, creative storytelling, product innovation alignment and maximizing ROI through global-local execution.

Kacper Rafalski proactive team leader with a knack for managing large projects, coordinating teams, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to drive business objectives and key results. Dynamic and results-oriented digital marketing professional with over 10 years of experience in both B2B and B2C sectors. He has proven expertise in demand generation and digital data analytics, with a strong focus on creating, executing, and optimizing strategies for web and mobile projects.