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

Microland Limited

Responsible for driving the company's growth and service delivery in the region. This includes developing and implementing strategies to increase market share, enhance customer relationships, and ensure service delivery. 

Have a deep understanding of the EMEA market and a proven track record of success in leading and growing teams. Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and employees.

Have delivered ~40% growth in the first two years of this role. Developed and implemented effective strategies, established strong partnerships, and multiple go-to-market initiatives across Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Business Services and Local Government.

SVP and Head of EMEA

Responsible for driving the company's marketing strategy and overseeing all marketing initiatives. This includes developing and implementing plans to increase brand awareness, lead generation, and customer engagement. Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across a variety of channels, including events, social media, email, and content marketing.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with the overall business goals and objectives. 

Skilled at leveraging data and insights to inform marketing decisions.

Chief Marketing Officer (Interim)

Helping IT service providers to scale fast and accelerate growth.

Senior Vice President -  Global Technology Alliances

Responsible for the company's business in the ANZ/ASEAN region. I'm also responsible for the global solutioning and bid management for Microland.

Part of Microland since 2003 and have played many critical leadership roles in the US, UK, Australia and India. I have extensive experience in leading strategic, operational and functional pursuits in the IT outsourcing space with a keen eye for digital technologies and their application in support services. I have led many global deals for Microland and acquired customers that are strategic/top 10 accounts today.

Senior Vice President & Geo Head - ANZ

I was responsible for setting up the company locally and building the business from the ground up. This included developing and implementing strategies to establish a strong presence in the market, establish key partnerships, and drive revenue growth.

Vice President and Country Head (ANZ)

Was responsible for leading the company's information technology strategy and overseeing all IT initiatives. This included developing and implementing plans to improve system infrastructure, data management, and cybersecurity.

I worked very closely with the executive team to define and execute the company's IT vision, and I was instrumental in delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions, including two large transformation programs that supported the organisation's growth.

Chief Information Officer

Responsible for developing end to end solutions and bid responses for all prospects and customers of Microland globally across verticals. This includes presales support, collateral creation, solution design and bid management. Also responsible for commercial modeling and overall business realization.

Vice President - Solutions & Bid Management

AVP - Solutions & Services

Associate Vice President & Head -  Application Management Services

AGM & Practice Head - Infrastructure Application Services

Associate General Manager – Technology

Consultant/ Sr. Consultant / Group Consultant

Microland

Specialist

Entrepreneur

Founder

EMEA Business Head | Intrapreneur |Technology Solutions | Revenue Growth | Ex-CIO | Ex-CMO | Generative AI Enthusiast - Follow me for GPT Enterprise Use Cases

I am an accomplished business leader and intrapreneur with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. I currently lead the EMEA business at Microland Limited, a global digital transformation company that provides innovative solutions to customers across various sectors. I am responsible for driving the company's growth and service delivery in the region, developing and implementing strategies to increase market share, enhance customer relationships, and ensure service excellence.

I have a deep understanding of the EMEA market and a proven track record of success in leading and growing teams. I have delivered ~40% growth in the first two years of this role, established strong partnerships, and launched multiple go-to-market initiatives across Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Business Services, and Local Government. 

I have also served as an interim CMO and a CIO at Microland Limited, gaining valuable insights into the marketing and technology functions. I have an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School and a PowerMBA certification, which have enriched my knowledge and skills in business administration and management. I am also an advocate and enthusiast of Generative AI, a transformative technology that has immense potential for innovation and value creation.

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