Wayne Searle
About Wayne Searle
Wayne Searle is the Chief People Officer at Made Tech in London, with extensive experience in leading HR functions across multiple continents and industries.
Company
Wayne Searle is currently serving as the Chief People Officer (CPO) at Made Tech, a digital services provider based in London, England, United Kingdom. Made Tech is known for its work in the digital transformation initiatives for public sector organizations in the UK.
Title
Wayne Searle holds the title of Chief People Officer (CPO) at Made Tech, a role he was appointed to in July 2023. As CPO, he oversees the company's HR functions, focusing on people strategy, talent acquisition, and organizational development.
Education and Expertise
Wayne Searle studied Actuarial Science at the University of Kent, where he earned a BSc (Hons) degree from 1994 to 1997. He also attended Kingston Grammar School, where he studied Maths, Economics, and Theology, achieving A Levels from 1986 to 1994. Prior to that, he studied at Greenfield School, Woking, for his primary education. His analytical background in actuarial science provides a strong foundation for his HR and organizational strategies.
Background
Wayne Searle has extensive experience in HR leadership roles across multiple continents, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He has worked in diverse industries such as technology, finance, telecommunications, and digital advertising. His career began at Sun Life of Canada as a Consultant, followed by various roles at Michael Page International. He has held senior HR roles at organizations like Barclays Bank Plc, Vodafone, Abdul Latif Jameel, Criteo, Adevinta, Tipico, and Vertiv.
Achievements
Wayne Searle has been instrumental in various strategic HR initiatives. At Vertiv, he managed HR aspects of mergers and acquisitions on a global scale. At Made Tech, he has contributed to the company's high-growth trajectory and digital transformation initiatives for public sector organizations. He has also led HR functions in different cultural contexts, from Europe to the Middle East, and has been involved in talent acquisition and development, particularly in high-demand sectors like technology and digital services.