James Allibon
About James Allibon
James Allibon is the Head of Talent Acquisition at the World Economic Forum, with a diverse background in talent acquisition and geology. He has held various positions in leading organizations, including SGS, CERN, and MindMaze, and has extensive academic qualifications in Earth sciences and human resources.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
James Allibon serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at the World Economic Forum. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's recruitment strategies and talent management initiatives in Geneva, Switzerland. His role involves overseeing the acquisition of talent that aligns with the Forum's mission and values.
Previous Experience at SGS
James Allibon worked at SGS in various roles related to talent acquisition. He served as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition from 2018 to 2021 for three years. Following this, he continued at SGS as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition and Global HR Business Partner for Health and Nutrition from 2021 to 2022 for one year. His experience at SGS involved developing and implementing recruitment strategies on a global scale.
Educational Background
James Allibon has an extensive educational background in Earth, Planetary, and Environmental Sciences. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I) from 2000 to 2003, followed by a Master's degree from the same institution from 2003 to 2005. He further pursued his studies at Université de Lausanne, achieving a Ph.D. in Geosciences and Environmental Studies from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, he obtained a certificate in Human Resources from IFAGE.
Experience in Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
James Allibon has significant experience in recruitment and talent acquisition across various organizations. He worked as a Recruitment and Sourcing Specialist at CERN from 2014 to 2016 and as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at MindMaze from 2016 to 2018. Before these roles, he was a Scientific, Engineering & Technical Recruitment Consultant at Manpower Switzerland from 2011 to 2014. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of talent acquisition in different sectors.
Geological Expertise
Before transitioning into talent acquisition, James Allibon worked as a Geologist and Electron Microscopy/EPMA Lab Manager at the University of Lausanne from 2005 to 2011. This role involved managing laboratory operations and conducting research in the field of mineralogy and geochemistry, contributing to his strong scientific background.