Jonathan Mac Carthy
About Jonathan Mac Carthy
Jonathan Mac Carthy is a Senior Manager in Talent Acquisition at DuckDuckGo, with extensive experience in recruiting across the US, EMEA, and APAC regions. He has held various roles in talent acquisition and recruitment since 2011, including positions at Vitae London, WeWork, and Norman Broadbent Group.
Current Role at Vitae London
Jonathan Mac Carthy serves as the Director of Partnerships at Vitae London. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's growth and development in partnership strategies. His role involves overseeing partnership initiatives and fostering relationships that align with the company's objectives.
Experience at DuckDuckGo
Jonathan Mac Carthy has been involved with DuckDuckGo in various capacities. He worked as a Talent Acquisition Manager for Tech and Product across the US, EMEA, and APAC from 2020 to 2024. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Manager in Talent Acquisition, a role he has occupied since early 2024. His work focuses on recruiting talent in a competitive landscape.
Educational Background
Jonathan Mac Carthy studied at Queen Mary University of London, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from 2009 to 2013. He also attended Reading Boys from 2002 to 2009. His educational background in psychology enhances his capabilities in negotiation and sales within the recruiting sector.
Previous Work Experience
Jonathan has a diverse work history in talent acquisition and recruitment. Prior to his current roles, he worked at WeWork as Senior Lead in Talent Acquisition for EMEA and APAC from 2019 to 2020. He also served as a Senior Associate in the CFO Practice at Norman Broadbent Group from 2017 to 2019 and as a Technical Recruiter at Computer Futures from 2013 to 2014.
Expertise in Talent Acquisition
Jonathan Mac Carthy possesses extensive expertise in talent acquisition, particularly across multiple regions including the US, EMEA, and APAC. His skills encompass executive search and technical recruiting, which are critical in identifying and securing top talent in various sectors.