Mark Cale
About Mark Cale
Mark Cale serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager for Europe at Entain, where he has worked since 2024. With over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, he has held various leadership roles at prominent companies including Microsoft and Hunter Jameson.
Work at Entain
Mark Cale serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager for Europe at Entain, a role he has held since 2024. Based in London, he is responsible for driving and delivering the Group Talent Acquisition strategy across various corporate functions, including Communications, Finance, HR, Legal, and Retail HQ. Cale leads the European Talent Acquisition Corporate functions team, focusing on optimizing recruitment processes and enhancing the candidate experience.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current role at Entain, Mark Cale accumulated extensive experience in talent acquisition. He worked at Microsoft from 2016 to 2023, where he held positions including Senior Talent Acquisition Lead for Corporate Functions and Executive Leadership, and Global Talent Acquisition Senior Leadership Recruiter for International. His responsibilities included advising on executive succession and talent management across the APAC, EMEA, and LATAM regions.
Career Background
Mark Cale's career spans over 15 years in talent acquisition and recruitment. He began his career at Parker Bridge, where he worked as a Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Team Manager from 2001 to 2006. He then transitioned to Handle Recruitment as Team Manager for Finance from 2006 to 2010, followed by a role as Recruitment Manager at Talentedge in 2015. He also served as Senior Manager for Consumer, Media & Tech at Hunter Jameson from 2010 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Mark Cale studied at Nottingham Trent University, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Business Administration, with a focus on Business, Management, and Marketing, from 1996 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition strategies and executive advising, which he has applied throughout his extensive career in various corporate environments.
Professional Values
In his professional roles, Mark Cale emphasizes the importance of respect, integrity, and accountability. These values guide his approach to talent acquisition and team leadership, ensuring a focus on ethical practices and positive workplace culture.