Blake Williams
About Blake Williams
Blake Williams serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Nuro, specializing in capacity planning and organizational design strategy. With a diverse background in recruiting and a strong interest in executive coaching, Williams has held various roles across several companies, including Microsoft and Xamarin.
Work at Nuro
Blake Williams currently serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Nuro, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing recruitment strategies and capacity planning within the organization. Prior to this role, he worked as the Head of Executive Recruiting at Nuro from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Nuro spans multiple years, including a previous position as Recruiting Manager from 2018 to 2022. Williams has contributed to the company's growth and recruitment processes in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Blake Williams has a diverse educational background. He studied at Licensed Victuallers' School, where he achieved G.C.S.E in English Literature (British and Commonwealth). He also attended UWC Atlantic College, earning an International Baccalaureate in English. Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Middlebury College. His expertise lies in capacity planning and organizational design strategy, complemented by a strong interest in executive coaching.
Background
Blake Williams has extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition. He began his career in the Marine Corps, serving as a Lance Corporal from 2002 to 2006 and later as a Lieutenant from 2006 to 2007. Following his military service, he transitioned to technical recruiting roles, including positions at Workbridge Associates and Xamarin. He has worked at several notable companies, including Microsoft, where he served as a Senior Recruiter for Developer Tools.
Achievements in Recruitment
Throughout his career, Blake Williams has built and scaled data-driven recruiting organizations. His roles have included Senior Technical Recruiting Manager at Jobspring Partners and Technical Recruiting Manager at Workbridge Associates. Williams is recognized for his ability to implement effective recruitment strategies and for his insatiable curiosity, which drives his continuous learning and adaptation in the field of talent acquisition.