Selden Cottrell
About Selden Cottrell
Selden Cottrell serves as the Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Jellysmack, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition across various companies and regions, advocating for innovative strategies that emphasize diversity and inclusion.
Work at Jellysmack
Selden Cottrell serves as the Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Jellysmack, a position he has held since 2022. He operates from Paris, Île-de-France, France, and is responsible for leading talent acquisition efforts on a global scale. His role emphasizes the importance of innovative strategies in attracting top talent to support the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Jellysmack, Selden Cottrell held various roles in talent acquisition across multiple organizations. He worked at Facebook as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner from 2017 to 2020, and at Amazon as a Senior Client Lead for Twitch Ad Sales Recruiting from 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes positions at Huge, Foursquare, and SalesLoft, where he focused on enhancing recruitment processes and strategies.
Education and Expertise
Selden Cottrell completed his education at The University of Alabama, earning a degree in Business Administration from 2005 to 2009. He also attended Douglas Southall Freeman High School from 2001 to 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition and management, particularly in developing strategies that prioritize diversity and inclusion.
Advocacy for Talent Acquisition
Selden Cottrell advocates for the significance of talent acquisition as a foundational element for organizational success. He emphasizes the need for innovative approaches and data-driven strategies to improve recruitment processes. His commitment to shaping the future of work is evident in his efforts to develop global talent strategies that enhance organizational growth.
Global Talent Acquisition Management
Cottrell has extensive experience managing talent acquisition teams across various regions, including APAC, LATAM, USA, and EMEA. His leadership in these areas reflects his ability to implement effective recruitment strategies tailored to diverse markets, contributing to the overall success of the organizations he has worked with.