Gemma Hughes

Gemma Hughes is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in recruitment, particularly within startup environments, remote teams, and global businesses seeking expansion.

She has a strong track record of establishing recruitment infrastructure, implementing best practices, and adapting strategies to cater to the evolving needs of companies at different stages of growth.

Gemma is especially passionate about enhancing candidate experience, promoting diversity and inclusion, driving employee engagement, streamlining processes, and developing strategic recruitment approaches.

Her educational background includes a first-class honors Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Media, Communications, and Culture from the University of Keele, along with certifications in Bahasa Indonesia and further studies in similar fields from other prestigious institutions.

Gemma's professional journey includes roles as a Recruiting Manager and Senior Recruiter at Instacart, Head of Talent at Creative Market, Senior Recruiter at Tally Inc, and various recruitment positions at reputable organizations such as MitchelLake Group, Fundbox, Centric Software, Unity Technologies, and Fandom.

Additionally, she has international exposure having been part of Remote Year, demonstrating her adaptability and global perspective.

Her volunteer work with organizations like Save The Children Foundation showcases her dedication to giving back and making a positive impact beyond her professional endeavors.