Rolando Jessurun
About Rolando Jessurun
Rolando Jessurun is the Chief People & Places Leader at Backbase, where he focuses on talent acquisition and digital transformation. He has extensive experience in recruitment and HR, having held various leadership roles at Microsoft and other companies over the past two decades.
Work at Backbase
Rolando Jessurun currently serves as the Chief People & Places Leader at Backbase, a position he has held since 2023. In this stretch assignment, he leads the Global People & Places Team, which encompasses Talent Acquisition, HR, Office Management, and Go Green initiatives. He also holds the title of Vice President Talent Acquisition, a role he has occupied since 2021. His focus includes driving recruitment transformation and innovation through data and insights, while advocating for a culture of integrity, respect, and inclusiveness within the organization.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Rolando Jessurun has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as the Head of Talent Acquisition Engineering Europe from 2015 to 2017, and later as the Global Executive Talent Acquisition Leader from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he was the Executive Recruiter & Staffing Lead for Western Europe from 2013 to 2015 and the Head of Talent Sourcing for India, Israel, the Middle East, and Africa in 2017. His roles at Microsoft contributed to his expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Education and Expertise
Rolando Jessurun holds a Master of Science degree in Building Engineering from Delft University of Technology, which he completed from 1993 to 1996. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. His educational background supports his expertise in digital transformation and social recruiting, which are integral to his current roles in talent acquisition.
Career Background
Before his tenure at Backbase, Rolando Jessurun worked in various roles across different organizations. He was the Director at YoungProfessionals-ICT from 2007 to 2009 and held positions at Oracle and CA Technologies. He also spent seven years as the Managing Director/Headhunter at FourM and founded Jessco Business, where he worked as a Media Specialist and Concept Developer. His diverse background in HR and recruitment spans over two decades.
Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
In his current role, Rolando Jessurun emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in talent acquisition strategies. He advocates for a culture that promotes integrity, respect, and inclusiveness in the workplace. His leadership encourages high-energy HR professionals with a founder's mentality to join the Backbase team, reflecting his commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.