Susan Ross's Linkedin Analytics

As the Head of Talent Acquisition for Global Field Operations at Elastic, I lead a 19-person global team of recruiters for Field Operations, including AMER, EMEA, and APAC. With over 17 years of diversified recruiting experience in mid-sized, agency, and pre-IPO high tech companies, I have a proven track record of successfully staffing all levels of sales, technical, and business disciplines. I am also a certified analyst in the Predictive Index, a tool that helps me assess the fit and potential of candidates and employees. My expertise is in driving the staffing and recruiting process, hiring the best staffing teams, and building close working relationships with the hiring management. I am passionate about finding and attracting top talent for Elastic, the industry’s largest and most comprehensive cloud-based instrumentation platform built to create more perfect software. Some of my recent accomplishments include a 250% QOQ increase in the number of hires for Q1FY22, a 67% increase in recruiter capacity in 6 months, and a 162% increase in female starts for 1H through DE&I initiatives. I am motivated by the challenge and opportunity to grow Elastic's global presence and impact with a diverse and talented workforce.