Damian Shelley
About Damian Shelley
Damian Shelley is a Talent Acquisition Partner at SoSafe, specializing in recruiting top talent for professional services and sales across EMEA and APAC. He has extensive experience in recruitment, having held various roles at companies such as NWW, Lokalise, Informatica, and Startup Executive Search Ltd.
Current Role at SoSafe
Damian Shelley serves as a Talent Acquisition Partner at SoSafe, a leading security awareness scale-up recognized for its rapid growth. He has been in this role since early 2023 and is based in Camberley, England. In this position, he focuses on 'Go to market' hires, supporting SoSafe's expansion efforts in Germany and the wider EMEA markets. His responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies that align with the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining SoSafe, Damian Shelley held several key positions in talent acquisition. He worked as a Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist at Lokalise from 2022 to 2023, where he focused on remote hiring. Prior to that, he served as a Talent Acquisition Consultant at Informatica from 2019 to 2022, contributing to recruitment efforts in Maidenhead. His earlier experience includes a decade-long tenure as Director at Startup Executive Search Ltd from 2009 to 2019.
International Recruitment Background
Damian Shelley has a strong background in international recruitment, having worked at NWW from 2005 to 2009. During his four years there, he specialized in sourcing talent across various regions. This experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in recruiting top professional services and sales talent across the EMEA and APAC regions.
Expertise in SaaS Recruitment
Damian Shelley possesses specialized expertise in SaaS recruitment and sourcing strategies. His knowledge in this area enables him to identify and attract high-caliber candidates for technology-driven roles. He advocates for enhancing the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring that potential hires have a positive interaction with the organization.