Paul Stokes
About Paul Stokes
Paul Stokes is a Lead Recruiter at Parity Technologies, where he focuses on ecosystem development and recruiting for blockchain infrastructure projects. He has extensive experience in recruitment across various companies and regions, including roles at Pentasia, Klarna, EQT Group, and others.
Work at Parity
Paul Stokes serves as the Lead Recruiter at Parity Technologies, a role he has held since 2021. He focuses on recruiting talent for blockchain infrastructure projects that support the development of the decentralized web. His efforts are directed towards building teams that contribute to the advancement of Web 3.0. Stokes utilizes modern communication platforms such as Discord and Telegram to connect with the tech community and potential candidates.
Previous Recruitment Experience
Prior to his current role at Parity Technologies, Paul Stokes accumulated extensive recruitment experience across various companies. He worked as a Technical Recruiter at Pentasia from 2015 to 2017 in Redhill, United Kingdom. He then served as a Senior Talent Partner at Klarna in Berlin from 2019 to 2020. Stokes also held the position of Lead Technical Recruiter at EQT Group in Stockholm from 2020 to 2021, and worked as Lead Recruiter at NA-KD.com in Gothenburg during the same period.
Consulting and Talent Acquisition Roles
In addition to his recruitment roles, Paul Stokes has worked as a Senior Consultant at AllSquares in 2019 and as a Talent Acquisition Lead at Isobar from 2018 to 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. He also gained experience as a JavaScript Recruiter at Torii Recruitment and Gravitas Recruitment Group, enhancing his expertise in technical recruitment.
Education and Training
Paul Stokes studied at The Warwick School and Reigate College, where he developed foundational skills that support his career in recruitment. His educational background complements his professional experience in the technology and recruitment sectors.
Focus on Ecosystem Development
In his recruitment role at Parity Technologies, Paul Stokes emphasizes ecosystem development. His specialization in recruiting for blockchain projects aligns with the growing demand for skilled professionals in the Web 3.0 space, reflecting his commitment to advancing the decentralized web.