Paul Abercrombie
About Paul Abercrombie
Paul Abercrombie serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition for EMEA and APAC at Klaviyo, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in recruitment, having held various roles in organizations such as the Ministry of Defence and Bazaarvoice.
Work at Klaviyo
Paul Abercrombie has served as the Director of Talent Acquisition for EMEA and APAC at Klaviyo since 2021. In this role, he leads strategic initiatives aimed at establishing best-in-class Talent Acquisition practices. He empowers a team of recruiters and coordinators to source top talent across the EMEA and APAC regions through various channels. Abercrombie emphasizes the importance of providing an outstanding candidate experience that aligns with Klaviyo's values and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) goals.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Klaviyo, Paul Abercrombie accumulated extensive experience in recruitment across various organizations. He worked at the Ministry of Defence as an Internal Recruitment professional from 2000 to 2007. Following this, he joined Bazaarvoice, where he held multiple roles including Senior Talent Partner EMEA, Talent Manager EMEA & APAC, and Director of Talent Acquisition, Global, from 2011 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Saleslogic from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Paul Abercrombie studied at Vyners School from 1992 to 1999. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in recruitment and talent acquisition. Over the years, he has developed expertise in sourcing and managing talent across diverse regions, particularly in EMEA and APAC, and has focused on enhancing candidate experiences and aligning recruitment practices with organizational values.
Career Progression
Paul Abercrombie's career in talent acquisition has shown a clear progression through various roles and responsibilities. He began his career in recruitment at the Ministry of Defence, followed by a significant tenure at Bazaarvoice, where he advanced through several positions. His experience culminated in his role as Director of Talent Acquisition, Global, before transitioning to his current position at Klaviyo. This trajectory highlights his commitment to the field of talent acquisition and his ability to adapt to different organizational needs.