Oli Urpi

Oli Urpi serves as the Head of Global Talent Acquisition at GKN Automotive, a role he has held since May 2023. With over 18 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, Urpi is dedicated to sourcing and attracting top talent within the global automotive sector. He leads a team that collaborates with business leaders to meet hiring objectives and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.1

Professional Background::

• Prior to his current position, Urpi worked at Meta (formerly Facebook) as the Recruiting Projects, Operations and DEI Manager from February 2020 to March 2023, where he focused on fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
• He also held various roles at BP, including Recruiting Manager and Global Talent Sourcing Manager, where he was instrumental in developing direct sourcing strategies that significantly reduced reliance on external agencies.1

Education::

• Urpi earned his LLB in Law from The University of Hull and has completed A Levels at Eccles College.1

In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is a LinkedIn Certified Professional–Recruiter, showcasing his expertise in leveraging technology for recruitment purposes.1