Paul Louis Caylar

Paul-Louis Caylar is a prominent figure in the recruitment technology sector, serving as the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Maki People, a company he co-founded in 2021 alongside Maxime Legardez and Benjamin Chino. Maki People focuses on providing companies with an innovative platform to assess candidates' skills objectively through a library of short tests, aiming to reduce biases typically associated with traditional recruitment methods such as CV evaluations.12

Professional Background

Before establishing Maki People, Caylar had an extensive career in consulting and technology:

• McKinsey & Company: He spent 12 years at this leading consulting firm, where he was elected Partner in 2014. His role involved advising large corporations across various sectors, including industry, consumer goods, technology, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals.25
• Everoad: In 2018, he transitioned to the logistics tech startup Everoad as COO. There, he managed operations that were heavily technology-driven, encompassing pricing, sales, business intelligence, and supply chain management until November 2021.45

Vision at Maki People

Caylar's vision for Maki People is to create a more transparent and fair recruitment process. He emphasizes the importance of skills assessment over traditional methods that often rely on subjective evaluations. Under his leadership, Maki People has developed a comprehensive library of over 150 skills tests, designed to help recruiters identify the best candidates based on their abilities rather than their resumes.23

Current Role

As COO, Paul-Louis Caylar is responsible for overseeing the development of these skills tests and enhancing the overall candidate experience during the recruitment process. His work aims to ensure that both companies and candidates benefit from a streamlined and equitable hiring process.24