Gareth Pratten
About Gareth Pratten
Gareth Pratten is the Regional Talent Acquisition Lead for EMEA and APAC at Nuvei, having transitioned to this role in 2023. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition, previously working at Stripe and Checkout.com, among other companies, and holds a Bachelor of Social Science and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Rhodes University.
Work at Nuvei
Gareth Pratten currently serves as the Regional Talent Acquisition Lead for EMEA and APAC at Nuvei. He has held this position since 2023, working from London, England. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition strategies across the EMEA and APAC regions, focusing on attracting top talent to meet the company's needs.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to joining Nuvei, Gareth Pratten worked at Stripe as a Talent Acquisition professional from 2021 to 2023, also based in London. His experience at Checkout.com includes roles as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Manager for Technology and Product, and Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist, spanning from 2019 to 2021. He has also held positions at Tide and Touch Surgery, contributing to his extensive background in talent acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Gareth Pratten studied at Rhodes University, where he earned a Bachelor of Social Science and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2010 to 2015. His educational background in law provides him with a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of recruitment and compliance within the talent acquisition field.
Career Progression in Recruitment
Gareth Pratten began his career in recruitment as an Associate Recruitment Consultant at La Fosse Associates in 2016. He then transitioned to roles in technical talent acquisition at Touch Surgery and digital design recruitment at Major Players. His career has shown a consistent focus on talent acquisition, particularly in technology and product sectors.