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With over 15 years of experience in executive recruitment, I am passionate about finding and attracting exceptional leaders who can drive innovation, growth, and transformation for organizations. I am currently the Global Executive Recruitment Manager at Avanade, the leading provider of digital, cloud and advisory services across the Microsoft ecosystem. I align my values of diversity, inclusion, and empowerment with Avanade's mission of making a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees, and their customers. I bring a global perspective and a collaborative approach to my role, partnering with senior stakeholders and executive talent across 26 countries. In my current role, I lead executive recruitment projects for Avanade all around the world, covering a wide range of functions and regions. I leverage my skills in executive recruitment, human resources, consulting, and performance management to identify, assess, and engage top talent who can deliver on Avanade's strategic goals and vision. I also support the development and retention of our existing leaders, ensuring they have the skills, feedback, and opportunities to thrive and grow. Previously, I worked as an executive recruiter for Crypto.com and Hansen Technologies, where I gained valuable experience in the crypto and software sectors.