Ben Towers
About Ben Towers
Ben Towers is an experienced talent acquisition professional currently working at Menlo Security Inc. in the United Kingdom, focusing on EMEA and APAC regions. He has held various recruitment roles across multiple companies, including VMware, Celonis, and Roc Technologies, and possesses strong skills in client relations and resource management.
Current Role at Menlo Security
Ben Towers currently serves as EMEA/APAC Talent Acquisition at Menlo Security Inc. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on identifying and attracting top talent across the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. His responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies that align with the company's goals and optimizing the hiring process to enhance candidate experience.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current position, Ben Towers held various roles in talent acquisition. He worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Celonis from 2020 to 2022, and as Head of Resourcing at Roc Technologies from 2014 to 2020. His experience also includes positions at Open Text, where he served as an RPO Recruiter and Senior Recruiter, and at Clarify as Head of Talent Acquisition. His extensive background spans over a decade in recruitment across multiple sectors.
Education and Early Career
Ben Towers studied at Harriet Costello Secondary School from 1987 to 1992, where he focused on subjects including French, English, Drama, and Geography. His early career included a position as a Contract IT Recruitment Specialist at Kingfisher IT Services in 2007, followed by a role as a Contract Recruitment Manager at Specsavers. These initial experiences laid the foundation for his career in talent acquisition.
Skills and Expertise
Ben Towers possesses strong client-facing skills and has a proven track record in resource management, staff recruitment, training, and development. He is recognized for his ability to effect positive change in challenging situations and for developing innovative solutions to recruitment challenges. His expertise enables him to contribute effectively to organizational goals and optimize business operations.