Michael Whale
About Michael Whale
Michael Whale serves as the Talent Acquisition Lead for Technology and Product at Adaptavist, where he has worked since 2021. Previously, he held various roles at SG - Digital and has a background in Building Services Engineering from multiple educational institutions.
Work at Adaptavist
Michael Whale serves as the Talent Acquisition Lead for Technology and Product at Adaptavist, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in recruiting top talent, which has contributed to Adaptavist's recognition as an Atlassian Platinum and Enterprise Partner. His efforts have also supported the company in serving over half of the Fortune 500 companies by effectively leading the recruitment of skilled professionals in technology and product roles. Michael has played a key role in enhancing the talent acquisition strategies at Adaptavist, ensuring alignment with the company's technical excellence in the Atlassian ecosystem.
Previous Experience at SG - Digital
Before joining Adaptavist, Michael Whale worked at SG - Digital for four years, from 2017 to 2021. He began as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for 11 months, then progressed to Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for one year, and finally served as Talent Acquisition Team Lead for two years. His tenure at SG - Digital provided him with extensive experience in talent acquisition within the technology sector, laying a solid foundation for his current role.
Education and Expertise
Michael Whale has a strong educational background in Building Services Engineering. He studied at Croydon College, where he achieved an ONC from 2006 to 2008. He then continued his studies at City of Westminster College, obtaining an HNC from 2008 to 2010. Michael further advanced his education at London South Bank University, earning a BEng from 2010 to 2011. He also studied at Evolve Beyond, enhancing his expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Background in Recruitment
Michael Whale began his recruitment career as a Digital Recruitment Consultant at Networkers, where he worked for six years from 2011 to 2017. This role provided him with valuable experience in the recruitment industry, particularly in digital roles. His progression through various talent acquisition positions has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead recruitment efforts effectively in the technology and product sectors.