Catherine Larsen
About Catherine Larsen
Catherine Larsen serves as the Head of Talent at Arken.legal, where she leads recruitment efforts for teams in the UK and offshore, contributing to the growth of the company's cloud-based estate planning software.
Work at Arken.legal
Catherine Larsen serves as the Head of Talent at Arken.legal, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads recruitment efforts for both UK-based and offshore teams. She plays a significant part in the company's mission to digitally transform the global estate planning industry. Her recruitment strategies focus on attracting talent that supports Arken.legal's cloud-based product suite, which is utilized by over 600 firms worldwide. Larsen's contributions are crucial for the growth and scalability of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Larsen studied at Victoria University of Wellington, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a focus on Marketing and Psychology. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in talent acquisition and recruitment. With over seven years of experience in scaling software development companies, she possesses expertise in identifying and attracting top talent in the technology sector.
Professional Background
Catherine Larsen has held various recruitment roles across multiple organizations. She worked at Facebook as an EMEA Senior Technical Recruiter for Software Engineering in Dublin, Ireland, from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a Senior Technical Recruiter at VMware in New Zealand. Larsen also served as Staffing Lead at Scede.io in London and held positions at Klarna and Wayfair, focusing on talent acquisition for engineering and data analytics roles. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Contract Analyst for the Department of Corrections in New Zealand.
Achievements in Recruitment
Catherine Larsen has facilitated the recruitment process for a company that has produced over 6 million Wills using its software. Her efforts in recruitment have significantly contributed to the growth of Arken.legal, enabling the company to expand its reach and enhance its product offerings. Her experience in scaling software development companies across Europe, the United States, and New Zealand underscores her capability in the field of talent acquisition.