GLENN LIVINGSTONE

News Group International is a leading business intelligence and media resource services provider.

• Drove recruitment across 3 agency groups, across the GCC, primarily focused on PR & Strategic Communications, Creative, and Social Media.
• Streamlined process to achieve an average time to hire of 4 weeks.
• Implemented ATS (Workable) to drive further efficiency and process, improving overall candidate experience, feedback loops, and data management.
• Quickly built a database and pipeline of top and relevant candidates for all agencies in the region.

Founded in 1984 as Memac by Eddie Moutran, and today part of the Ogilvy Worldwide network founded by David Ogilvy, Memac Ogilvy is proud to be the most local of international agencies with 11 offices across the MENA region. We offer Advertising, Consulting, Experience, Health, and PR.

Role Profile:

• Spearheaded comprehensive recruitment across Ogilvy's five main business units, across ten offices, driving data-informed strategies that boosted applicant quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Implemented Ogilvy's global ATS (Greenhouse) in the MENA region, significantly enhancing recruitment efficiency.
• Managed talent acquisition resources and HR activities in our markets, ensuring strict adherence to recruitment SOPs.
• Championed the integration of Ogilvy's Global D&I practices in MENA recruitment, promoting an equitable and inclusive hiring process.
• Boosted new hire diversity through targeted campaigns and partnerships with diverse organizations, impacting overall organizational inclusivity.
• Facilitated D&I training for senior managers, advancing cultural understanding and inclusion within the company.
• Collaborated closely with senior leaders on recruitment for all levels, including strategic roles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Handled an average of 50 specialized roles in MENA, focusing on C-suite and senior-level positions.
• Provided strategic oversight for all recruitment activities, including team changes and salary negotiations.
• Managed the regional mobility program, optimizing talent placement within MENA.

IMPACT BBDO is a leading regional communications group operating across the Middle East and North Africa region for more than 40 years.

MCG Talent is the region’s leading advertising, digital & design talent consultancy based in Dubai, Hong Kong & Singapore. They work with some of the world’s leading brands in the MARCOMS Space.

Robert Half is a Global Recruitment Company, specialising in Finance, Tech, Creative, HR and Admin Fields.