Director, Executive Talent Acquisition, CEMEA

Responsibilities

• Lead the Executive Talent Acquisition strategy and delivery for the CEMEA region, ensuring alignment with global frameworks.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior executives, providing market intelligence and talent insights for leadership decisions.
• Partner with Global TA Leadership to evaluate and adopt emerging AI capabilities to improve hiring efficiency and candidate experience.
• Manage a complex portfolio of senior-level executive searches, including proactive market mapping and talent pipelining.
• Leverage advanced data analytics and reporting to assess performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
• Coach and upskill the Executive TA team on search excellence, automation, and data-driven delivery.
• Champion Visa’s employer brand within the CEMEA executive market to ensure a high-touch candidate experience.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Executive Talent Acquisition or executive search within complex, multinational environments.
• Proven track record of delivering senior executive hires across CEMEA markets.
• Deep understanding of CEMEA talent markets, cultural nuances, and cross-border hiring considerations.
• Experience in financial services, payments, technology, or global matrixed organizations.
• Advanced reporting and data analytics skills using ATS, Excel, and Talent Insights tools.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About the Company

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. We are dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.