Gregg Sears
About Gregg Sears
Gregg Sears serves as the Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition at ThoughtSpot, bringing over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition across various industries. His career includes leadership roles at companies such as loanDepot, Walmart Global Tech, and Esurance, where he focused on enhancing talent attraction and diversity initiatives.
Work at ThoughtSpot
Gregg Sears serves as the Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition at ThoughtSpot, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the company's global talent acquisition strategies and initiatives. His focus includes enhancing talent attraction, pipelining, sourcing, and improving the overall candidate experience. Sears aims to strengthen the employment brand and promote diversity and inclusion within the organization.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to joining ThoughtSpot, Gregg Sears held several significant positions in talent acquisition. He worked at loanDepot as the Vice President of Talent Acquisition from 2017 to 2018. Following that, he served as the Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition Technology at Walmart Global Tech from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes roles at Esurance, Guitar Center, Chewy, NBC Universal, and 20th Century Fox, where he focused on strategic talent acquisition efforts.
Education and Expertise
Gregg Sears studied Music Education at Carson-Newman University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree. He also pursued studies in Human Resource Management at California State University, Long Beach. With over 20 years of leadership experience in talent acquisition, Sears has developed expertise in hyper-growth and start-up environments. His skills include analytics, metrics assessment, and driving change within organizations.
Leadership and Diversity Focus
Sears is known for building diverse core teams that emphasize strategic talent acquisition. His leadership approach integrates a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, ensuring that recruitment practices align with these values. He has a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and candidate experience through refined analytical skills and a metrics-driven approach.
Career Timeline
Gregg Sears has a diverse career in talent acquisition spanning over two decades. He began his career at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young as an Associate Director of Recruiting from 2000 to 2006. He then transitioned to various leadership roles at 20th Century Fox, NBC Universal, Guitar Center, Esurance, and Chewy, before his current position at ThoughtSpot. His career reflects a commitment to advancing talent acquisition practices across multiple industries.