Ben Richards
About Ben Richards
Ben Richards is a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition for the APAC region at Adobe, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having held various roles at companies such as UNSW, IBM, and Coca Cola Amatil.
Current Role at Adobe
Ben Richards serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition for the APAC region at Adobe, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the strategic and tactical execution of talent acquisition initiatives across the APAC region. He leads a team of six Talent Partners, focusing on delivering exceptional talent across all business units within the organization.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Richards has an extensive history with Adobe, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Talent Partner for Professional Services from 2018 to 2020 and then transitioned to a Senior Talent Partner for Sales from 2020 to 2021. Following this, he served as the Manager of Talent Acquisition for the APAC region from 2021 until 2023, accumulating significant experience in talent acquisition strategies and operations.
Career Background in Recruitment
Before joining Adobe, Ben Richards gained valuable experience in recruitment and talent acquisition across various organizations. He worked as a Recruitment Consultant at Hamilton James & Bruce from 2005 to 2007, followed by a role at Coca Cola Amatil from 2007 to 2008. He also served as a Talent Acquisition Partner at IBM from 2010 to 2013 and later as an HR Business Partner focusing on acquisitions, outsourcing, and divestitures from 2013 to 2017.
Education and Qualifications
Ben Richards studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where he pursued a Higher National Diploma in Business Management from 1996 to 1998. This educational background has provided him with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to his career in talent acquisition and management.
Experience at UNSW
Richards has worked at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in various capacities. He served as the Talent Acquisition Lead for eight months in 2018 and later as a Talent Acquisition Partner for four months in 2017. His roles at UNSW contributed to his expertise in recruitment within the educational sector.