Elise Clarke Cerón
About Elise Clarke Cerón
Elise Clarke Cerón is a Talent Acquisition Specialist for EMEA at Spencer Stuart, where she has held various roles since 2021. She focuses on recruitment in Leadership Advisory Services, Financial Services, and Private Equity sectors, and serves as a DE&I Ambassador and co-leader of the LGBTQIA+ affinity group.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Elise Clarke Cerón currently serves as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for EMEA at Spencer Stuart, a role she has held since 2024. In this capacity, she focuses on recruitment strategies and processes across various sectors, including Leadership Advisory Services, Financial Services, and Private Equity. Her responsibilities include acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic hiring insights, and analyzing recruiting data to enhance decision-making. She is also actively involved in employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current position, Elise worked at Spencer Stuart as a Project Coordinator in Talent Acquisition EMEA from 2022 to 2023. She also completed a five-month internship in Talent Acquisition EMEA at the same company in 2021. Before joining Spencer Stuart, she was a Course Expert at Studydrive from 2020 to 2021. These roles have contributed to her expertise in recruitment and talent acquisition within various sectors.
Educational Background
Elise Clarke Cerón completed her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at Leiden University from 2019 to 2022. Prior to this, she achieved the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme from 2014 to 2019. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in international perspectives and cultural sensitivity, which she applies in her professional roles.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
Elise serves as a DE&I Ambassador for Spencer Stuart’s Amsterdam Corporate office, where she promotes diversity and inclusion within the workplace. She co-leads the LGBTQIA+ affinity group for EMEA/APAC, focusing on creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Her involvement in these initiatives reflects her commitment to fostering a diverse workplace culture.
Multicultural Background
Born in Chile and raised across Europe, Elise Clarke Cerón brings a multilingual and culturally sensitive perspective to her work. This diverse background enhances her ability to navigate complex recruitment processes and engage with a wide range of candidates and stakeholders across the EMEA region.