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Alexander Rahman Whitmore

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | +971 55 482 7814 | alexander.whitmore@email.com | linkedin.com/in/alexanderwhitmore
Vice President – Talent Strategy, Digital Transformation & Executive Workforce Solutions
Professional Summary

Visionary executive with more than 18 years of experience leading talent acquisition, workforce transformation, executive recruitment, HR technology, digital operations, and business growth across the professional services, technology, healthcare, and enterprise workforce solutions sectors. Recognized for building high-performing talent functions, driving executive hiring strategies, optimizing recruitment processes, and aligning workforce planning with commercial objectives. Brings deep expertise in employer branding, ATS optimization, executive search, leadership hiring, succession planning, AI-powered recruitment tools, candidate experience, career coaching frameworks, and digital transformation initiatives.

Successfully delivered multimillion-dollar workforce programs, reduced time-to-hire by up to 42%, improved executive hiring accuracy, and led large-scale recruitment automation initiatives across regional and global markets. Known for implementing AI-enabled sourcing tools, workforce analytics dashboards, digital interview platforms, CV optimization processes, and virtual job search support solutions that strengthen talent pipelines, improve recruiter productivity, and accelerate organizational growth. Combines commercial leadership with strategic thinking to deliver measurable value across hiring, retention, customer experience, and operational excellence.

Achievements

Led a regional talent transformation strategy that reduced executive hiring time by 42% and increased leadership retention by 28% across 11 countries. | Directed the implementation of AI-powered recruitment systems that improved candidate shortlisting accuracy by 37% and reduced manual screening efforts by 55%. | Delivered more than USD 18M in annual cost savings through recruitment process optimization, workforce planning, and vendor consolidation initiatives. | Built a high-performing employer branding and digital recruitment program that increased qualified applicant volume by 64% and improved candidate experience ratings by 48%.

Key Skills
Executive Leadership Talent Acquisition Strategy Executive Search Workforce Planning Recruitment Transformation Employer Branding Digital HR Solutions ATS Optimization AI Recruitment Tools Succession Planning Career Coaching Interview Strategy Stakeholder Management Commercial Operations Leadership Development Process Automation Change Management HR Analytics LinkedIn Recruiter Workday & SAP SuccessFactors
Professional Experience
Vice President – Talent Strategy & Workforce Transformation 2020 – Present
Horizon Executive Solutions Group - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Lead regional talent strategy, executive recruitment, workforce transformation, and digital hiring operations across the Middle East and Europe. Oversee a team of 85+ recruitment, HR, and employer branding professionals supporting senior-level hiring for multinational clients across healthcare, technology, finance, and logistics sectors. Introduced AI-enabled sourcing platforms, virtual interview systems, ATS optimization initiatives, and digital career support solutions that improved recruiter productivity, enhanced candidate experience, and accelerated hiring timelines. Partner closely with C-suite stakeholders to align workforce planning, leadership hiring, and organizational capability strategies with long-term business goals.

Director of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding 2015 – 2020
Sterling Healthcare Services - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Directed end-to-end talent acquisition and employer branding functions for a workforce of more than 12,000 employees across healthcare facilities, clinics, and corporate operations. Built high-impact executive recruitment campaigns, standardized interview frameworks, and launched digital career portals that strengthened hiring efficiency and candidate engagement. Managed vendor relationships, executive search partnerships, and workforce analytics programs that improved quality-of-hire, reduced agency dependency, and enhanced recruitment ROI.

Senior Recruitment Manager 2010 – 2015
Global Talent Partners - London, United Kingdom

Managed executive search assignments and large-scale recruitment projects for multinational organizations across financial services, professional consulting, and technology sectors. Delivered leadership hiring campaigns, optimized recruitment workflows, and developed talent mapping strategies for hard-to-fill senior roles. Supported clients with CV enhancement, interview preparation, professional branding, and workforce planning initiatives to improve hiring outcomes and retention rates.

Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Capital & Strategy - University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom 2006 – 2008
Bachelor of Science in Business Management - King's College London, London, United Kingdom 2002 – 2005
Certifications
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - HRCI, United States 2021

Advanced certification focused on executive HR leadership, workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.

Certified Talent Acquisition Strategist - Talent Management Institute, United Kingdom 2019

Specialized certification covering executive recruitment, employer branding, workforce analytics, and talent pipeline development.

Digital HR and AI Transformation Certification - Cornell University, United States 2023

Focused on AI-powered recruitment tools, digital workforce planning, automation, and HR technology integration.

Projects
Regional Recruitment Automation Program 2022 – 2023
Executive Sponsor Client: Multinational Healthcare Group

Led the deployment of AI-enabled sourcing, automated interview scheduling, ATS integration, and candidate engagement tools across six countries, reducing time-to-hire by 35% and improving recruiter productivity by 40%.

Employer Branding & Career Portal Redesign 2019 – 2020
Project Director Client: Regional Technology Conglomerate

Directed the redesign of a digital career platform featuring CV optimization guidance, virtual job search support, interview preparation resources, and personalized candidate journeys that increased qualified applications by 58%.

Executive Workforce Planning Transformation 2021 – 2022
Program Lead Client: Global Logistics Enterprise

Developed a leadership succession planning framework, talent analytics dashboard, and strategic hiring roadmap that improved executive retention by 24% and strengthened long-term workforce planning capabilities.