Marcus Thorpe
About Marcus Thorpe
Marcus Thorpe serves as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Thoughtworks, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in recruitment and staffing, having previously worked for notable companies such as Twitter, Amazon, and Google.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Marcus Thorpe serves as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at ThoughtWorks since 2018. In this role, he oversees the talent acquisition strategy for the organization, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent across various global markets. His leadership is instrumental in shaping the recruitment processes and aligning them with the company’s strategic goals. He is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current position, Marcus held several significant roles in talent acquisition. He was the Head of Recruitment at ThoughtWorks in the UK from 2017 to 2018. He also served as Head of Talent Acquisition at Amazon from 2013 to 2015, and as Head/Senior Vice President of Talent at Two Sigma from 2015 to 2017. His experience includes working at notable companies such as Twitter, Activision, and Google, where he contributed to various recruitment strategies and initiatives.
Educational Background
Marcus Thorpe has a diverse educational background. He studied Linguistics and Translation at Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne for one year. He also holds a BA (Hons) in French and Spanish from the University of Portsmouth, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, he attended Taunton School for seven years, completing his early education.
Expertise in HR Management
Marcus possesses a strategic HR management background that encompasses various areas such as resource planning, recruitment and selection, job classification infrastructure, and compensation analysis. His expertise extends to competency profiling, assessment centres, and psychometric testing. He has a thorough understanding of US and EU Employment Law and international relocation issues, which enhances his capabilities in managing diverse talent acquisition needs.
Skills in Recruitment and Team Management
Marcus Thorpe has developed strong skills in stakeholder management, program and project management, and communication. He specializes in talent acquisition and management, with a focus on international recruitment strategies and passive candidate sourcing. His experience includes building, training, and mentoring multi-site and multinational recruitment teams, demonstrating his capability in fostering talent and enhancing recruitment processes.