James Lesner

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About James Lesner

I help companies scale and thrive by attracting and retaining the right talent. I love doing this. With a background in both agency and in-house roles in London and Amsterdam, I've honed my skills in shaping recruitment and holistic talent strategies for hyper-growth tech firms and world-renowned brands.I'm proud of my track record in achieving exceptional performance and assembling high-performing teams that are empowered to consistently deliver their best work.My expertise lies in building and leading Talent teams with a strong emphasis on strategic talent planning, sourcing, assessment and selection process improvements, and employer branding. Backed up by a data-forward approach and DE & I focus, I ensure employees can grow and develop in the same direction as the business, creating maximum impact. Oh, and I and try and have a little fun along the way!Currently leading the (amazing!) Talent Acquisition and Talent Management Team at Catawiki, a global eCommerce marketplace with offices worldwide and headquarters in The Netherlands. Let's connect and share ideas!