Hi, I'm Terry Swann - Global Director of Talent Acquisition at OLIVER Agency
I am a global talent strategist passionate about building exceptional teams and shaping organizational success through innovative HR practices. I thrive in dynamic, international environments where I can architect scalable talent solutions and foster high-performing cultures.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led global recruitment for YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP, managing international hiring.
Currently directing global talent acquisition at OLIVER Agency, building multinational HR teams.
Can help others by designing and implementing effective global talent strategies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Recruitment
Began career honing skills in technical, contract, and internet recruiting, developing a strong foundation in candidate sourcing and screening.
✦ Recruiting
✦ Sourcing
✦ Technical Recruiting
Scaling Global Talent Acquisition
Transitioned to leadership roles, managing global recruitment functions for major e-commerce and technology firms, including TikTok, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP and Brandwatch.
✦ Global Head of Recruitment
✦ Talent Acquisition
✦ Executive Search
Strategic Talent Leadership
Currently directing global talent acquisition and strategy at OLIVER Agency, focusing on building and mentoring multinational HR teams and driving organizational design.
✦ Global Director of Talent
✦ Talent Management
✦ Organizational Design
Interim HR Transformation
Provided interim leadership in talent strategy and HR management for organizations like Zalando & Charity Link, driving targeted improvements.
✦ Interim Head of Talent
✦ HR Consulting
✦ Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Talent Architect
Designing and implementing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies worldwide.
✦ Managed recruitment for multinational organizations like TikTok.
✦ Developed global HR frameworks for Brandwatch and OLIVER Agency.
✦ Expert in workforce planning and organizational design.
HR Operations Navigator
Streamlining HR processes and analytics for efficiency and impact.
✦ Proficient in HR analytics for data-driven decision-making.
✦ Experience with compensation analysis and succession planning.
✦ Skilled in implementing and managing talent management systems.
Brand & Culture Cultivator
Building strong employer brands and fostering positive organizational cultures.
✦ Proven ability in developing compelling employer branding initiatives.
✦ Experienced in creating engaging recruitment marketing campaigns.
✦ Focus on enhancing employee experience to attract top candidates.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovative leaders to explore new frontiers in talent strategy.
✦ Discovering emerging trends in workforce planning and organizational development.
✦ Collaborating on initiatives that redefine employer branding and talent attraction.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic insights on building and scaling global talent acquisition functions.
✦ Provide guidance on developing robust employer branding and talent management programs.
✦ Share best practices for workforce planning and organizational design in tech and creative industries.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to leaders in rapidly scaling tech startups.
✦ Insights into innovative HR technologies and platforms.
✦ Connections with experts in international employment law and compliance.