Chris Dutton
About Chris Dutton
Chris Dutton serves as the EMEA Sourcing Director at a confidential company, having previously held significant roles in talent acquisition at major firms such as Microsoft and Teradata.
Current Role as EMEA Sourcing Director
Chris Dutton serves as the EMEA Sourcing Director at a confidential organization since 2023. This position is remote and based in the United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sourcing strategies and initiatives across the EMEA region, leveraging his extensive experience in talent acquisition.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Chris Dutton held multiple roles at Microsoft, including Talent Sourcing Lead for Global Talent Acquisition from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on Go To Market Sourcing. He also served as Lead Market Aligned Recruiter in 2022 for three months, contributing to the Global Executive Talent Acquisition team. His work involved sourcing technical specialists and customer success managers.
Experience at Teradata
At Teradata, Chris Dutton worked as Global Sourcing Lead from 2020 to 2021 and as EMEA and APAC Sourcing Lead from 2019 to 2020. He led a team of sourcing specialists covering EMEA and APAC, with five direct reports. His leadership contributed to Teradata’s award-winning EMEA Talent Acquisition team, and he successfully executed 20 Sales/GTM searches.
Educational Background
Chris Dutton studied at the University of Bradford School of Management, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Business and Management Studies. He also achieved a Diploma of Professional Training during his studies, equipping him with foundational knowledge in management principles.
Contributions to Colleagues' Career Development
Chris Dutton has actively supported former colleagues in their career transitions, helping seven individuals secure new roles in the technology sector. His proactive efforts led to placements at notable companies, including Microsoft, Pegasystems, and Informatica.