Adam Asad
About Adam Asad
Adam Asad serves as the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and Talent Acquisition at The Economist, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in recruitment across various industries, he has previously worked at companies such as Uber, Zynga, and Google.
Work at The Economist
Adam Asad has been serving as the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and Talent Acquisition at The Economist since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion within the organization while overseeing talent acquisition strategies. His tenure at The Economist has lasted for three years, during which he has focused on enhancing the company's recruitment processes and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining The Economist, Adam Asad held several positions in talent acquisition across various organizations. He worked at Uber as a Talent Acquisition professional for the EMEA region from 2017 to 2018. Following this, he served as the Talent Acquisition Lead at Zynga from 2019 to 2021, where he was based in London. Additionally, he was the Global Head of HR & Talent at Moteefe for 11 months in 2018-2019, further solidifying his expertise in recruitment and talent management.
Background in Recruitment
Adam Asad has a diverse background in recruitment, having worked in various roles prior to his current position. He was a Principal Recruitment Partner at BBC News from 2015 to 2017, focusing on digital and engineering recruitment. Earlier in his career, he worked at BlackBerry as a Recruiter from 2007 to 2009 and at Google as a University Programmes Recruiter for the EMEA region from 2010 to 2014. His early experience includes a role as a Sourcer at EM FINANCE from 2004 to 2007.
Career Timeline
Adam Asad's career in talent acquisition spans nearly two decades, beginning with his role as a Sourcer at EM FINANCE from 2004 to 2007. He then moved to BlackBerry, where he worked as a Recruiter for two years. Following his time at BlackBerry, he joined Google, serving as a University Programmes Recruiter for four years. After Google, he transitioned to BBC News, where he worked as a Principal Recruitment Partner for two years. His subsequent roles included Global Head of HR & Talent at Moteefe, Talent Acquisition Lead at Zynga, and Talent Acquisition professional at Uber.