Henry W.
About Henry W.
Henry W. is the Vice President and Regional Head of Campus Recruitment for Asia at Jefferies, with extensive experience in managing recruitment practices across multiple regions.
Current Position at Jefferies
Henry W. is currently serving as Vice President - Regional Head of Campus Recruitment - Asia at Jefferies. His responsibilities include overseeing campus recruitment strategies and operations across the Asia region. Based in Hong Kong SAR, Henry has been with Jefferies since 2022. His role primarily focuses on attracting top talent from universities and managing effective recruitment campaigns.
Professional Journey
Henry W.'s professional journey spans over a decade with roles in various prestigious firms. He previously worked at Barclays, first as Campus Recruitment Lead - Asia from 2019 to 2020, and then as Regional Head of Programmatic Recruitment - Asia from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he held positions at Frazer Jones, Clifford Chance, HW GRADUATE RESOURCING LIMITED, and Goldman Sachs. Starting his career in graduate recruitment at The Co-operative Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Atkins Global, Henry has been involved in talent acquisition and recruitment management across multiple regions including APAC, Australia & New Zealand, and EMEA.
Educational Background
Henry W. completed his M.Sci. in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations at Alliance Manchester Business School in 2011. He also achieved a Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (C.I.P.D.) certification in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations at the same institution in 2011. His undergraduate studies were undertaken at The University of Manchester, where he earned a B.A. Hons. in Management and Leisure from 2006 to 2009. He also attended Campbell College Belfast in 1970.
Experience in Talent Acquisition
Henry W. has extensive experience in managing recruitment practices across diverse regions. His tenure at firms like Goldman Sachs and Clifford Chance provided him with deep insights into talent acquisition and graduate recruitment within the APAC region. At Barclays, Henry was part of the global programmatic leadership team, further enhancing his proficiency in designing and executing recruitment strategies. His roles have consistently focused on optimizing talent pipelines and ensuring the recruitment of high-caliber candidates.
Career Break and Travel
In 2022, Henry W. took a career break to travel for seven months. This period allowed him to recharge and gain new perspectives, preparing him for further professional challenges upon his return to the corporate sector. Understanding the balance between career advancement and personal growth, this break contributed to his holistic development.