Alex Wayt
About Alex Wayt
Alex Wayt is the Head of Talent at Cover Genius and the Founder/Non-Exec Director of TechLifeSydney, with extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Alex Wayt serves as the Head of Talent at Cover Genius since 2019, based in London, England. In this role, he is responsible for talent acquisition and management strategies, aiding in the development and retention of top talents. Additionally, he is the Founder and a Non-Executive Director at TechLifeSydney, a position he has held since 2018, where he plays a crucial role in promoting Sydney's tech scene on a global scale.
Previous Roles in Recruitment
Alex Wayt has amassed substantial experience in the recruitment industry. He founded Find My Recruiter, serving from 2017 to 2018 in Sydney. Prior to this, he worked as a Talent Acquisition Manager at ansarada from 2015 to 2018. His earlier roles include being a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Smalls Recruiting (2011-2015) and Inspire Recruitment (2010-2011), and a Recruitment Consultant at Interpro (2009-2010) and Rebuild Recruitment (2007-2009) in Birmingham, UK.
Achievements at Cover Genius
At Cover Genius, Alex Wayt has significantly contributed to embedding insurance solutions for global customers of major digital firms such as Booking Holdings and Intuit. His efforts have helped cover Genius achieve an impressive Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +65, the highest for any insurance company worldwide. Cover Genius is known for its extensive licensing, operating in over 60 countries and all 50 US states, emphasizing its global reach.
Impact Through TechLifeSydney
As the Founder and Non-Executive Director of TechLifeSydney, Alex Wayt has been pivotal in positioning Sydney's tech scene on the global stage. His leadership and vision have played a vital role in attracting international attention and investment to Sydney's technology landscape, fostering growth and innovation.
Early Career in Recruitment
Alex Wayt began his career as a Recruitment Consultant at Coyle Personnel in Birmingham, UK, from 2006 to 2007. He later joined Rebuild Recruitment as a Recruitment Consultant (2007-2009) before relocating to Sydney, where he continued his career growth. Each role has built upon his expertise, culminating in his current high-impact positions.