Ashleigh K.
About Ashleigh K.
Ashleigh K. is a Commercial Talent Partner with extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, having worked with various companies including Pleo, Beamery, and Quantexa. She advocates for a candidate-first hiring approach and has a strong background in supporting early-stage companies through their growth phases.
Current Role at Quantexa
Ashleigh K. serves as a Commercial Talent Partner at Quantexa, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the recruitment process and improving the candidate experience. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to identify and attract top talent, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Ashleigh operates in a hybrid model from the London Area, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current role, Ashleigh K. worked at Pleo as a Senior Commercial Talent Partner for nine months in 2022. She also held the position of Commercial Recruiter at Beamery from 2021 to 2022, where she contributed to global recruitment efforts. Additionally, she worked as a Commercial Talent Partner at Prolific for four months in 2023 and as a Talent Acquisition & People Ops professional at Beamery from 2020 to 2021.
Background in Talent Acquisition
Ashleigh K. has a diverse background in talent acquisition, having worked with Series A-D start-ups. This experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to support early-stage companies through various growth phases. She has also led transformation projects across People & Talent, demonstrating her ability to drive change within organizations.
Educational Qualifications
Ashleigh K. studied at Queen's University Belfast, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Food, Quality, Safety, and Nutrition, graduating in 2012. She completed her 'A' Levels at Limavady Grammar School, which laid the foundation for her higher education and career in talent acquisition.
Advocacy for Candidate Experience
Ashleigh K. advocates for a candidate-first hiring mentality, emphasizing the importance of the candidate experience in the recruitment process. She believes that a positive candidate experience is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent, and she incorporates this philosophy into her recruitment strategies.