Lauretta Ejerenwa
About Lauretta Ejerenwa
Lauretta Ejerenwa is a Global Tech Recruiter with extensive experience in sourcing talent for various technical roles. Currently, she works at Sendwave and has a background in coaching Product Managers and fostering inclusive workplaces.
Work at Sendwave
Lauretta Ejerenwa serves as a Global Tech Recruiter at Sendwave, an international remittance company, since 2020. In this role, she partners with senior leaders in Engineering and Product teams to develop effective recruiting strategies that align with the company's headcount goals. Her responsibilities include sourcing candidates for various technical roles, ensuring a diverse and inclusive recruitment process, and enhancing the overall talent acquisition strategy for the organization.
Experience at Andela
Lauretta has extensive experience at Andela, where she held multiple roles from 2018 to 2020. Initially, she worked as a Talent Acquisition Associate for one year, focusing on recruitment across New York, Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda. She then progressed to the position of Senior Technical Recruiter for the EMEA region for four months, followed by a year as a Technical Recruiter for Africa. Her work involved hiring for various tech roles, including Software Engineers and Product Managers, across multiple countries.
Background in Recruitment
Before her tenure at Andela, Lauretta worked at Sterling Bank Plc as a Recruitment and Performance Management professional from 2015 to 2017. This role contributed to her foundational knowledge in recruitment processes and performance management, which she has since applied in her tech recruitment career. Her diverse background in recruitment across different sectors has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective talent acquisition in the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Lauretta holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry from the University of Ibadan, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She also completed her early education at The International School Ibadan. Her academic background supports her analytical skills, which are essential in tech sourcing and recruitment. Additionally, she actively coaches aspiring and experienced Product Managers at ProductDive, further showcasing her expertise in the tech recruitment field.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Lauretta enjoys reading about new digital trends and exploring new countries. This interest in digital trends keeps her updated on industry developments, which is beneficial for her role as a tech recruiter. Her passion for travel allows her to gain diverse perspectives, which can enhance her understanding of global recruitment challenges and opportunities.