Gleb Mourogov

Strategic leadership of Talent Acquisition in a high-end hospitality environment undergoing transformation. HR point of reference for employer branding, talent attraction, and alignment with Raffles' global strategic priorities. Key achievements: • Defined and implemented the global Talent Acquisition strategy, directly reporting to General Management, to anticipate business needs and position the group as a top employer in the luxury hospitality industry. • Led and developed a Talent Acquisition team: upskilling, process optimization, and change management to ensure sustainable performance. • Optimized recruitment budget: enhanced ROI through digitalization and activation of new sourcing channels. • Designed and deployed a bold Employer Branding strategy in collaboration with Marketing and Communication teams, focusing on candidate experience and retention. • Built and maintained strategic partnerships with target schools to establish a long-term talent pipeline aligned with business goals. • Actively contributed to high-impact cross-functional HR projects: redesign of onboarding to boost integration and retention, development of internal mobility programs, and transformation of management culture to foster engagement and performance.

Strategic HR partner in launching a new B2B Business Unit in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Built a high-performing recruitment team and implemented a startup-style Talent Acquisition approach within a large international group. Key achievements: • Search and strategic hiring of 8 senior leaders for HQ, supporting the new BU’s leadership structure. • Recruited 10 regional Sales Directors, enabling the rollout and growth of 5 new B2B clusters across various territories. • Designed and deployed an innovative Talent Acquisition framework focused on cost efficiency, faster time-to-hire, and enhanced candidate experience. • Managed a team of 2 Talent Acquisition Specialists, overseeing the recruitment of 73 B2B hires out of 814 total HQ hires in 2022. • Contributed to the “Development Week” internal mobility event to promote the B2B BU internally and attract new talent through stronger employer visibility.

Restructured the Talent Acquisition function during a period of HR transformation. Delivered an effective recruitment strategy, strengthened candidate experience, and partnered with hiring managers across the organization.

Executive search expert for high-stakes leadership roles. Acted as a strategic advisor to senior management. Built and retained a multisector client portfolio in a long-term partnership approach.