David Anderson

David Anderson is the Founder and CEO of Field of Talent, a company based in Indianapolis, Indiana that specializes in RPO recruitment, talent acquisition consulting, and professional staffing.1 He established Field of Talent in May 2021 with a mission to help technology-accelerated growth companies, particularly those with 5 to 20 million in revenue and private equity or VC backing, to recruit and hire top talent.12

Career Background

Before founding Field of Talent, David had an extensive career in human resources and talent acquisition:

• President & Partner at Performant Solutions (July 2016 - May 2021)1
• Independent Consultant (April 2013 - July 2016)1
• Executive Vice President Human Resources at Creative Breakthroughs, Inc. (February 2014 - January 2015)1
• Manager, Human Resources (Talent Acquisition) at Vision Solutions (July 2010 - January 2013)1
• Global Human Resources Manager and Manager of Recruitment & Employee Development at Double-Take Software (May 2000 - July 2010)1

Education and Skills

David holds a BA in History from Indiana University Bloomington.1 He is proficient in English and has limited working proficiency in Italian.1

Professional Philosophy

David Anderson is known for his "pay it forward" attitude and his commitment to helping others, even when there may not be a direct benefit to himself.1 At Field of Talent, he promotes a unique approach to recruitment, offering services that are affordable, transparent, flexible, and scalable.2 The company's philosophy is centered on the belief that "a candidate's career is more important than a recruiter's fee".1

Achievements

Under David's leadership, Field of Talent has helped hundreds of organizations make top-performing hires since its inception in 2021.2 He has also been recognized for his contributions to the industry, such as creating the CBI Academy for cyber security apprenticeships during his time at Creative Breakthroughs, Inc.1

David Anderson continues to be active in the professional community, sharing insights on strategic HR, recruiting, and technology solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.3