Global Executive Talent Lead
Job Description
Global Executive Talent Lead
About us:
Artefact is a new generation of data service provider, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing, dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we're enjoying skyrocketing growth.
Our broad range of data-driven solutions in data consulting and digital marketing are designed to meet our clients specific needs, always conceived with a business-centric approach and delivered with tangible results. Our data-driven services are built upon the deep AI expertise we've acquired with our 1000+ client base around the globe.
We have 1500 employees across 20 offices who are focused on accelerating digital transformation. Thanks to a unique mix of company assets: State of the art data technologies, lean AI agile methodologies for fast delivery, and cohesive teams of the finest business consultants, data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and digital experts, all dedicated to bringing extra value to every client.
We are seeking a Global Executive Talent Lead to lead and execute senior-level hiring initiatives across our global Artefact Offices.
This role will focus on recruiting Partner and Director Executives with a strong emphasis on building talent pipelines for leadership roles within professional services and consulting firms.
You will act as a trusted advisor to Managing Partners across our global offices and lead a team of local recruiters in key regions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of identifying, engaging, and hiring high-calibre senior professionals, particularly within the management consulting industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead global executive searches for Partner and Director-level roles across consulting and professional services practices.
- Manage and mentor a distributed team of local recruiters, ensuring alignment with global talent acquisition strategies.
- Partner directly with Managing Partners and senior leadership to understand business needs and tailor executive recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Build and maintain strong pipelines of diverse and qualified candidates through strategic sourcing, market mapping, and proactive networking.
- Conduct high-level talent assessments and provide consultative recommendations to leadership.
- Coordinate and manage the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and consistent communication.
- Stay current on market trends and competitor movements within the consulting and advisory space.
- 8+ years of experience in executive recruiting, with at least 4 years focused on Partner/Director-level roles in consulting or professional services.
- Demonstrated experience recruiting senior talent into or from leading consulting firms (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC, etc.).
- Proven ability to work independently across global time zones and cultures, partnering with senior stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Deep understanding of the executive search process, market intelligence, and candidate engagement.
- Experience within an internal talent acquisition team of a global consulting or advisory firm.
Why you should join us:
- Artefact is the place to be: come and build the future of marketing
- Progress: Every day offers new challenges and new opportunities to learn
- Culture: join the best team you could ever imagine
- Entrepreneurship: You will be joining a team of driven entrepreneurs. We won't give up until we make a huge dent in this industry!