Michael Williams

Bank ABC

Head of Talent 

BNY Mellon

EMEA Chief Administrative Officer, Technology Services Chief of Staff, Senior Vice President

EMEA Technology Workforce Transformation Lead, Chief of Staff - Poland & CEE, Associate Director

Recruitment Team Leader, Associate Director

HSBC

Senior Recruiter, UK&CI and Zurich

Various Specialist Recruitment Firms

Senior Recruiter (UK & Europe)

Talent Acquisition Lead ✦ RL100 Member ✦ Views are my own

A results-driven HR and Talent Acquisition professional with International experience. I specialise in aligning people strategies with business goals to fuel growth and performance. With extensive experience in global banking, financial services, and technology, I have a deep understanding of the complexities of talent management, workforce planning, and regulatory compliance within the financial sector.

✔ End-to-End Recruitment Expertise: Successfully hired top talent across Front Office, Middle Office, and Corporate Functions within banking, managing searches at all levels up to Managing Director (MD).

✔ Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

✔ HR Transformation & Change Management

✔ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) 

✔ Leadership Coaching & Performance Management

✔ HR Analytics & Data-Driven Insights 

✔ Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

I am passionate about building future-ready workforces, driving innovation in talent acquisition and HR strategy, and fostering environments where people and businesses thrive.

Head of Talent

Recruitment Lead responsible for all lines of business hiring from entry to Board level, covering Corporate Functions through to the FrontI office. 

2021 Achievements:
→ Recruitment Framework & Governance Implementation 
→ IR35 Lead (Successful HMRC Audit)
→ Reduced time to hire to 41 days

2022 Achievements:
→ ATS Implementation 
→ Talent Management Framework Design
→ Gender Diversity recruitment policy implementation 

2023 Achievements (YTD):
→ Direct recruitment model implementation 
→ Direct Recruitment (91% YTD)
→ Internal Mobility (63% increase YTD)
→ Branding

Key Placements:
→ European Chief Risk Officer, London
→ Chief Risk Officer, Paris
→ European Head of Internal Audit
→ UK MLRO / European Head of Financial Crime
→ European Chief Financial Officer
→ Head of Market Risk & Reporting
→ Head of Credit Risk
→ Head of Enterprise Risk Management 
→ Head of Operations 
→ Head of Business Management
→ European Head of Banking
→ European Head of IT
→ Head of Communications - Europe
→ European Head of Treasury & Financial Markets
→ Business Manager to the CEO, IB

Darren Kanthal, PCC, CPCC, DiSC

The Kanthal Group

𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
 
We empower C-suite executives and their teams to master critical challenges, overcome organizational conflict, inspire action, and steer transformative change. Anchored in robust research from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT, our proven coaching process forges executive teams into aligned, agile, and resilient units, equipped to navigate and lead through change and uncertainty.
 
𝐖𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝-𝐨𝐧. 
 
We're not here to sugarcoat or sidestep the real issues holding leaders and their organizations back. Instead, we shine a bright, unflinching light on the blind spots, negative self-talk, and counterproductive behaviors that keep them stuck.
 
𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫.  𝐍𝐨 𝐁𝐒.

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CEO | Executive Coach

The Job Seeker 6

Chief Executive Officer

ICC: Innovate. Coach. Consult.

ICC provides human-based, innovative solutions that improve outcomes for leaders and employees in the workplace. Learn more at www.InnovateICC.com

★ EXECUTIVE COACHING
★ DEVELOPMENT FOR EMERGING LEADERS
★ COMPASSIONATE OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES

Senior Executive Coach & Consultant

HR Colorado

HR Colorado is an inclusive network that 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴 our local HR community.
We are the only local comprehensive network dedicated solely to Human Resources professionals in Colorado!

If you haven't already, please join our email distribution list for the latest HR jobs and events in Colorado and follow us on LinkedIn!  www.HRcolorado.com

Vice President, Operations & Business Development

Black Creek Group

Black Creek Capital is a real estate company that develops, acquires, operates, finances and sells commercial and residential real estate in the United States and Mexico.  

• Led and managed the team responsible for executing recruitment strategies, programs, sourcing and recruitment plans
• Reengineered, implemented, and automated various processes and tools including but not limited to a new ATS, job distribution platform, refined interview schedule/process, and background checks achieving a 20% reduction in time to fill, greater data integrity, and minimized manual entry
• Launched an employment brand and social media strategy that included a new careers website, employee referral program, and community, campus, and diversity integration that resulted in a 40% reduction in Agency hires and greater than $300k in annual savings 
• Responsible for the Talent Acquisition budget 
• Planned, evaluated, and implemented sourcing methods used to identify quality candidates by securing key advertising partnerships and industry specific channels; allocating and maximizing advertising budget based on source effectiveness
• Provided on-going coaching and development to hiring managers on techniques that effectively sold and marketed Black Creek as the employer-of-choice in the industry; designed and delivered interviewing and selection training programs to hiring managers
• Developed and utilized performance metrics such as start/acceptance rates, time to fill, cost per hire, source effectiveness and attrition to drive individual departmental accountability, performance and improvement
• Partnered with vendors to implement tools that combined performance and recruitment data to assist with understanding where our best hires come from; guided decisions surrounding recruitment strategy
• Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including ADA, Affirmative Action, EEO and work eligibility documentation requirements

Assistant Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Development

Director, Talent Acquisition

Charles Schwab

Responsible for managing strategic recruitment and human resources projects and programs designed to more effectively source, select and retain top talent

•	Provided leadership of cross-functional teams, managed processes and saw projects through to completion
•	Ensured the overall success of programs including Employee Referrals, College Recruiting, Internship Programs, Social Media, Internal Mobility, and Military Recruiting.  Re-engineered existing procedures to streamline processes and ensure a better experience for the end user
•	Managed relationships, influenced and persuaded at all levels of the organization as well as with external partners
•	Conducted needs analyses and gathered requirements to make recommendations of future projects and initiatives

Talent Acquisition / Recruitment Program Manager - College, Veteran/Military, Employee Referrals

American Residential Communities

Regional HR Manager and leader of strategic initiatives operating in a five state region with approx 250 employees.

•	Coach and guide managers at all levels of the organization regarding leadership development, performance management, disciplinary action, staffing and recruitment and succession planning strategies
•	Implemented a progressive disciplinary action process and achieved fairness in dealing with employee relations issues by effectively collaborating with and advising Sr. Management
•	Conduct investigations; interview witnesses, determine validity of the accusations, propose appropriate action and draft witness and summary statements
•	Co-authored skill guides and conducted road shows to roll-out and train Field Managers
•	Create and provide Sr. Management dashboards to evaluate the success of HR programs and drive future initiatives
•	Present employee retention and turnover reduction strategies at annual meetings
•	Deliver company responses to EEOC, ADA, HIPAA, DOL, and unemployment hearings 
•	Proposed 9-block performance management model to identify top performers and prepare them to be successors for key roles within the company as well as identifying underperformers that should be exited from the business

HR Business Partner

Nelnet

Responsible for implementing a full-cycle recruiting strategy and diversity initiative for Nelnet and its subsidiaries.

•	Developed a comprehensive recruitment strategy to source and recruit qualified IT and Operations candidates to be placed within Nelnet and its family of companies: CUnet, Petersons, Sparkroom, Nelnet Business Solutions, and FACTS
•	Utilized job boards (traditional and niche), social networking, recruiting agencies, corporate website, referrals, and colleges/universities to identify a diverse pool of qualified candidates 
•	Ensured that company, state, and federal policies/laws are followed in recruitment and placement procedures
•	Provided a detailed analysis of the Predictive Index assessment comparing a candidates behavioral tendencies to those of the position
•	Partnered with Sr.  Leadership and HR Managers to identify future needs of the business and build a pool of viable, passive candidates
•	Experienced within the Interactive Advertising, Online Marketing and E-commerce industries
•	Worked with candidates and attorneys to finalize and apply for H1-B Visas

Sr. Recruiter

ITT Systems

ITT Corporation is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing company operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver extraordinary solutions that create more livable environments, provide protection and safety and connect our world. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company generated 2008 sales of $11.7 billion.

Responsible for placing government contractors in the Middle East to support military operations abroad.  Skill-set included Systems/Network Administrators and Engineers, Help Desk Technicians, Mechanics, Supply Clerks and Technicians

Contract Recruiter

First Data Corporation

First Data provides payment-processing services to the world’s largest financial services providers, to the merchant around the corner, and to businesses and governments of all sizes in between. We ensure that money moves accurately and securely anytime, anywhere.  Through our global reach, we provide value-added solutions to deliver real client successes through a strong belief in and a solid commitment to our vision and our mission.

Responsible for fully staffing a newly formed Project Management Office (PMO) to include Directors, Sr. Project Managers, Project Managers, PM Analyst, PM Coordinators

Sr. Contract Recruiter

𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 | 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

𝐖𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂-𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬:
• Team misalignment
• Inefficient decision-making
• Communication challenges
• Conflict resolution

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥:
• Master the internal doubts that hold you back from leading at your best
• Build cohesive, high-trust teams that drive results
• Create a ripple effect of excellence throughout your organization

Our strategic leadership coaching creates a ripple effect, where every change at the top creates positive transformation throughout your entire organization.

We’re not “hit-and-run” consultants—we’re your long-term partners, committed to sustainable executive leadership.

We speak truth to power, delivering insights without sugar-coating, because we know real growth begins with real talk.

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫. 𝐍𝐨 𝐁𝐒.

☎️Call: ✆ 720-295-5417 (Mobile)
📩Email: ✉ darren@thekanthalgroup.com
🌎Visit: ☛ www.TheKanthalGroup.com

Founder | Certified Executive Coach | Leadership Coach | Career Coach | Job Coaching

The Kanthal Group (Candid Career Coaching)—Who We Are
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At The Kanthal Group, we have candid career conversations with our clients. We don’t avoid difficult topics. We address them head on – candidly – with tact, discretion and empathy. We have deep conversations and challenge our clients to think deeper about who they are, who they want to be, and how to create the career-life balance they want. The Kanthal Group coaches senior, mid-level, and emerging leaders throughout their careers.
 
 
Our Offering:
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► Leadership Coaching
► Career Coaching
► Positive Intelligence | Mental Fitness
► Professional Development | Workshops and Facilitation
► Speaking engagements
 
Our Vision:
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A trusted partner to help you navigate your career—whether you’re an experienced leader looking to be more effective in your role, or you’ve been passed over for a promotion and aren’t sure why. Perhaps you’re an emerging leader looking to soar out of the gate, or you’re in between jobs and lost about what to do. Now you don’t have to do it alone.
 
Why Us:
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The Kanthal Group does Career Coaching differently. We know what it takes to be an effective leader and coach you at all stages of your career, not just when you’re in between jobs.

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