Martina Craven
About Martina Craven
Martina Craven serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition APJ at Anaplan, a position she has held since 2021 in Sydney, Australia. With over a decade of experience in talent acquisition within high-growth technology companies, she has worked across various regions including EMEA and APJ.
Work at Anaplan
Martina Craven serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition APJ at Anaplan, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, she focuses on aligning talent acquisition strategies with the company's business objectives. Her role involves overseeing recruitment efforts across the Asia-Pacific and Japan regions, leveraging her extensive experience in high-growth technology companies to enhance Anaplan's talent pool.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Anaplan, Martina Craven held several key positions in talent acquisition. She worked at New Relic, Inc. as Talent Acquisition Leader APJ from 2018 to 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Prior to that, she was a Talent Acquisition Leader EMEA at BMC Software from 2011 to 2013 in London, and also served as Lead Recruiter and Team Leader (EMEA) at BMC Software from 2008 to 2011 in Dublin. Additionally, she was a Talent Acquisition Manager at MGI Recruitment from 2004 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Martina Craven has a strong educational background in business. She studied at the University of Limerick, where she earned a BA from 1998 to 2002. She continued her education at the Open University, obtaining another BA from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she achieved a Higher Diploma from Dublin Business School in 2005. With over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, she possesses extensive international expertise across the EMEA and APJ regions.
Background and Early Career
Martina Craven began her career in talent acquisition after spending two years traveling in the UAE from 2002 to 2004. She transitioned into the recruitment field at MGI Recruitment, where she worked as a Talent Acquisition Manager from 2004 to 2007. Her early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles at BMC Software and New Relic, where she developed her skills in recruiting for high-growth technology companies.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional commitments, Martina Craven enjoys a variety of personal interests. She practices yoga, participates in sports, and appreciates music and art. Additionally, she has a passion for food and travel, which reflects her diverse interests and commitment to personal well-being.