Max Velasco Knott

Max Velasco Knott is a Professional Advisor at the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business. Here are some key details about Max:

Professional Background

Max has over 20 years of leadership experience in various areas:

• Building teams
• Public speaking
• Managing processes
• Executing large-scale projects

He leverages this experience to help define goals that align with a company's vision.

Areas of Expertise

Max specializes in:

• Talent development
• Inclusion and diversity (I&D)
• Recruiting
• Leadership coaching
• Professional coaching

Current Roles

In addition to his role at UW, Max holds the following positions:

• Mentor at Torch (since March 2018)
• Producer for The On Misogyny Project and What Am I Missing? Podcasts (April 2021 - December 2022)

Previous Experience

Some of Max's past roles include:

• Senior Recruiter + Talent Acquisition Business Partner at PartnerHero (November 2022 - April 2024)
• Customer Journey and Marketing at Rfider Limited in New Zealand (August 2021 - November 2022)
• Senior Manager, Bespoke at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (May 2017 - November 2020)

Approach and Philosophy

Max believes that an inspired team can change the world. He applies a thoughtful understanding of industry dynamics, team motivations, and project management to achieve organizational goals.1