Alex Van Der Linden
About Alex Van Der Linden
Alex Van Der Linden serves as the Recruitment Manager for EMEA and APAC at Datasite, where he has worked since 2022. With a background in business and extensive experience in talent acquisition across various industries, he has built strong relationships with stakeholders to support recruitment efforts.
Work at Datasite
Alex Van Der Linden currently serves as the Recruitment Manager for EMEA & APAC at Datasite, a position he has held since 2022 in London, England. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing recruitment strategies across the EMEA and APAC regions. Prior to this, he worked as a Recruitment Business Partner at Datasite from 2019 to 2022, where he contributed to talent acquisition efforts for three years. His experience at Datasite highlights his commitment to enhancing the company's recruitment processes and supporting its growth in the M&A technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Alex Van Der Linden holds a Bachelor's degree in Business/Managerial Economics from Kingston University, which he attended from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Surrey, completing the program from 2009 to 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in recruitment and HR business partnering, particularly in industries such as Fintech, Insurance, and Financial Services.
Background
Alex Van Der Linden has a diverse professional background, with experience spanning multiple roles and industries. He began his career as an Underwriter at Norwich Union from 2003 to 2004. He then transitioned into HR roles, including an HR Generalist position at Swiss Re in Singapore from 2015 to 2018. His recruitment experience includes working at Alexander Mann Solutions in various capacities, such as Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Business Partner, focusing on major clients like Deutsche Bank and Nomura. Additionally, he served as an Insurance Broker at OAMPS (UK) Ltd from 2004 to 2007 and as a General Manager - HR Business Partner at Nissan Motor Corporation in 2018.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alex Van Der Linden has demonstrated a significant track record in managing recruitment across 20 locations in EMEA and APAC. His ability to build strong relationships with business stakeholders at all levels has been instrumental in driving success in talent acquisition and HR business partnering. His contributions have supported the rapid growth and innovation of the companies he has worked for, particularly in the context of M&A technology.