Ismahan A.
About Ismahan A.
Ismahan A. serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Talent Acquisition at The Economist, a position she has held since 2022. With a diverse background in talent acquisition across various organizations, she has accumulated extensive experience in the field over the past several years.
Work at The Economist
Ismahan A. serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Talent Acquisition at The Economist. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's recruitment strategies and talent management initiatives. Her role involves overseeing global talent acquisition efforts to attract and retain top talent within the company.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Ismahan A. worked at GroupM in various capacities, including Associate Director, Senior Talent Business Partner, and Talent Delivery Partner. Her tenure at GroupM spanned from 2020 to 2022, during which she played a key role in talent acquisition and management. Additionally, she served as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Publicis Media from 2018 to 2020 and held positions at Dentsu Aegis Network, including Research Associate and Research Lead in 2017 and 2018.
Background in Recruitment
Ismahan A. has a solid background in recruitment, having worked as a Recruitment Lead at Royal Trinity Hospice from 2014 to 2017. In this role, she was responsible for leading recruitment efforts and developing strategies to attract candidates. Her experience spans multiple sectors, including media and healthcare, providing her with a diverse perspective on talent acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Ismahan A. holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Birkbeck, University of London, which is CIPD accredited. She also studied Media and Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London. Additionally, she completed her studies at OSG SEVENWOLDEN in the Netherlands. Her educational background supports her expertise in organizational psychology and human resources.
Career in Production Management
Before transitioning into talent acquisition, Ismahan A. worked as a Senior Production Manager at Def Jam Recordings from 2002 to 2005 in the United States. This role provided her with valuable experience in managing production processes and collaborating with creative teams, which contributes to her multifaceted skill set in human resources and talent management.