Alan Whitford

Alan Whitford is a seasoned consultant with over 20 years of experience delivering successful HR systems, talent management, and applicant tracking systems across multinational matrix-based organizations. With extensive expertise in managed change and transformation in global organizations, Alan has implemented technology solutions for HR and talent, including Ceridian HR, SuccessFactors, and Cascade HR.

Alan's portfolio includes a range of successful implementation projects within HR and talent acquisition. As an EMEA/Global Programme Manager and Project Manager for companies such as ESSENTRA PLC, Tate & Lyle, and UK Research and Innovation, Alan has engaged and managed multiple parties, including BAU and transformation staff, 3rd party consultants and contracting staff, and influenced and collaborated with all relevant stakeholders inside and outside of HR.

Alan has also led the development and implementation of full cycle talent acquisition, including employment brand, talent attraction and acquisition, onboarding, and internal career progression. His experience in recruitment technology stretches back 15 years, and he has managed the full RFP process for assessing and selecting HR and Recruitment technology solutions.

As a Strategic Advisor for Employment Branding Project and a former Managing Director for Resumix, Alan is an expert in creating and managing recruitment strategies, developing and building web-based recruitment solutions, and reporting on program budgets.