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Brian Rushe

Brian Rushe

Dubai

Summary

Adaptable leader with diversified experience in Talent Acquisition across a broad geography. Experience working across Abbott Divisions including extensive Commercial and Manufacturing hiring exposure.

13 years experience of increasing seniority within HR Talent Acquisition primarily in the Healthcare industry. Developing and executing Talent Acquisition strategies that enable business success, building relationships with senior stakeholder, and attracting top talent while leading a high performing Talent Acquisition team.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition Middle East, Tur

Abbott
11.2022 - Current
  • Promoted with expanded responsibility of Egypt added to the core TA model as well as continuing to lead TA in the Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan across all divisions with a team of 6.
  • Drove multiple Early Career and Diversity initiatives across the region inc High School Stem, Intern, Grad and Nationalisation programs
  • In March 2024 assumed additional responsibility as ad interim lead for for the Medical Devices Headquarters in Brussels.

Manager Talent Acquisition Cluster METAP

Abbott
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • Responsible for leading the Talent Acquisition function in METAP and partnering with the business (up to DVP) across all divisions ensuring the sourcing, recruitment, and selection of best in class talent. in Middle East Africa and Pakistan.
  • In 2021 expanded responsibility adding Turkey to lead TA in the newly created Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan with a team of 5 recruiters.

Senior Specialist Talent Acquisition

Abbott
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Increased responsibility in the Talent Acquisition Ireland team project managing two significant recruitment expansions in ADD Longford and ANSC Cavan.
  • Also retained recruitment responsibility for EMEA Shared Service activities as well as Commercial recruiting.
  • Managed a team of 6 reports in 3 locations. Simultaneously led the first Manufacturing Recruiting Network across Abbott a global initiative.

Specialist Talent Acquisition

Abbott
09.2015 - 03.2018
  • Support and manage recruitment activities for Abbott Ireland operations across multiple locations and departments including (Manufacturing, Commercial and Corporate) driving full-cycle recruiting efforts.
  • Activities range from requirement definition, sourcing, and selection through offer negotiation and hiring using Abbott's methodologies and systems (Workday)

Senior Consultant MENA

Digby Morgan (UAE) Part Of Randstad Group
07.2011 - 08.2015
  • Specialising in executive HR search and selection working closely with senior stakeholders to source and assess top talent for a variety of clients, and specialist areas of HR primarily in the MENA region but also in Europe, Asia and Australia.
  • Hands-on full life-cycle recruiting experience with a primary focus on Healthcare and Energy working with large Western MNCs across the region on a broad range of HR roles on the mid to senior level

Event Producer / Project Manager

Naseba Communications
06.2010 - 07.2021
  • Completing in depth research into various markets with a focus on Healthcare and HR
  • Negotiating relevant endorsements with government bodies
  • Securing top industry experts to speak
  • Acting as the on site project manager responsible for all aspects of the event

Primary School Teacher

International School Of Choueifat
08.2007 - 06.2010

Education

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies

University of Limerick
Ireland
06.2007

Accomplishments


  • EPD DVP METAP Award 2023
  • EVP HR Award 2022
  • EVP HR Award 2022
  • EMEA TA Professional of the Year 2019
  • 2015 Member of the UAE Asia Rugby Championship training squad
  • 2007- present Member of Sharjah Wanderers senior rugby team, UAE and Club Captain 2012-2015, 2021-present

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition Middle East, Tur

Abbott
11.2022 - Current

Manager Talent Acquisition Cluster METAP

Abbott
03.2020 - 10.2022

Senior Specialist Talent Acquisition

Abbott
04.2018 - 02.2020

Specialist Talent Acquisition

Abbott
09.2015 - 03.2018

Senior Consultant MENA

Digby Morgan (UAE) Part Of Randstad Group
07.2011 - 08.2015

Event Producer / Project Manager

Naseba Communications
06.2010 - 07.2021

Primary School Teacher

International School Of Choueifat
08.2007 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies

University of Limerick

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