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Pangbourne College

Life, Health and Career Coaching Specialist  (Self-employed)

At PropagenAI, we understand the transformative power of artificial intelligence and machine learning for businesses. We provide tailored artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions designed to address the specific needs of our clients. 

Our expertise lies in translating complex AI capabilities into actionable strategies that drive growth, efficiency, and innovation. By partnering with us, businesses gain access to cutting-edge AI tools and insights, enabling them to stay ahead in a dynamic and competitive market. 

We’re committed to making AI accessible, actionable, and advantageous for businesses everywhere.

PropagenAI

Director - CEO UK

At Sicura Global, my focus is on recruiting top talent for senior-level positions in Cybersecurity and Data protection. Sicura-Global is a global provider of Privacy, Cybersecurity and data protection services, offering solutions to protect organisations from cyber threats and to help organisations compliance with data privacy laws and regulations. We specialise in placing professionals such as: 

*Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
*Directors of Security Operations
*Chief Data Officers (CDOs)
*Data Protection Officers (DPOs) 

With my expertise in the technology space, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my role. I am passionate about connecting the best talent with the best opportunities, and committed to helping both clients and candidates achieve their goals. If you're looking to fill a senior cybersecurity or data privacy role, or you're a professional seeking new opportunities, please get in touch.

We work with a number of clients including multi-national businesses, technology and professional service firms, healthcare, energy and governmental and regulatory bodies globally.

Sicura Global

Director - Cyber and Data

Aligning talent and growth to drive success for scaleups and enterprises.

PMVL Consulting

Independent Consultant

As a global HR leader, I was responsible for driving organisational performance, strategic alignment, and business growth through comprehensive talent management strategies. My expertise included:

- Talent Acquisition: Built TA team that Sourced, attracted, and hired top talent to enable rapid business growth.
- Strategic Workforce Planning: Aligned human capital with business objectives to optimise organisational effectiveness.
- Full Management Budgeting and Forecasting: Oversaw people costs to ensure financial efficiency and accountability.
- People Data and Analytics: Leveraged HR metrics and analytics to inform data-driven decision-making.
- Organisational Planning and Design: Structured organisations to maximise productivity, collaboration, and agility.
- Compensation and Benefits: Designed competitive compensation and benefits framework to attract and retain top talent.
- Sales Incentive Plan: Developed and implemented incentive program to motivate and reward sales performance.

With a proven track record of success, I partnered with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that drove organisational success.

BCB Group

Executive Director - Talent Strategy & Performance

BCB Group is Europes leading provider of business accounts and trading services for the digital asset economy. In my role as Talent Acquisition Manager for Europe and Africa I was responsible for leading all recruitment activity as we continue to grow the business.

Talent Acquisition Manager

As a seasoned talent and leadership professional, I developed and executed comprehensive business strategies and plans aligned with personal objectives, ensuring the achievement of key goals and driving sustainable career and personal growth. I empowered clients to overcome challenges, maintain healthy lifestyles, and attain greater fulfillment in their personal and professional lives through personalised coaching and mentoring. By adhering to industry best practices and leveraging cutting-edge methodologies, I offered strategic guidance and direction to a diverse portfolio of international clients, enabling them to achieve desired objectives effectively and efficiently. Furthermore, as a knowledgeable advisor, I provide comprehensive assistance and training to clients in their employment search, equipping job seekers with the tools and strategies necessary to navigate the competitive job market successfully and secure rewarding opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations.

Self-employed

Integrative Life, Health, and Career Strategist

As a dynamic leader in the financial services industry, I spearheaded the alignment of mandates across multiple relevant verticals. I managed a high-performing team of three recruiters and three researchers, focusing on c-suite and senior-level front-office search and contingency mandates in Hong Kong and Shanghai, with 70% of our roles concentrating on buy-side fund and asset management positions. By assuming full accountability for profit and loss, appraisal, and development, I effectively oversaw the daily management of the operational team. Continuously seeking opportunities to drive business growth and development, I cultivated and expanded robust relationships with clients and management at all levels, solidifying our position as a trusted partner in the industry.

Some of my key achievements are following:
 - Acted as a revenue generator and billing consultant along with significant annual billings.
- Led specific successful mandates closures, such as GM/Head of WFOE China (US Asset Manager), CEO (China WFOE, European Asset Manager), Head of Intermediary Distribution (HK, US Asset Manager), APAC Head of Marketing (SG, US Asset Manager), Head of Trading (HK, US Asset Manager), Head of Wealth and Asset Management (China, HK, US Asset Manager).
- Orchestrated Hong Kong and China cross border projects from inception and completion in agreed time and budget with global client stakeholders, serving as a strategic talent partner for business growth and change.
- Coached junior consultants and inspired continuous staff performance.

Profile Search & Selection

Director Financial Services

As the lead for the permanent RPO solution, I held overall responsibility for the end-to-end recruitment delivery of up to 1000 permanent hires annually across the UK and Ireland. My role encompassed steering all recruitment and selection activities from top to bottom levels, ensuring the successful implementation and delivery of the RPO solution. Through effective planning and execution of the account strategy and vision, I enabled the achievement of business objectives and drove organisational success.

Central to my leadership approach was the optimisation of staff morale and performance. I orchestrated and offered appropriate employee compensation, reward, and recognition programs to foster a motivated and engaged workforce. One of my key achievements in this role was providing strategic leadership and managing a team of 33 subordinates across four different locations. By excelling in account and resource management and implementing robust workforce planning strategies, I ensured compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and delivered exceptional results.

Resource Solutions

Account Director, Onsite at Deutsche Bank

As a seasoned recruitment professional, I spearheaded the recruitment delivery of strategic business development across the APAC region for this global investment management firm. Covering five regional locations and three distinct business platforms, I successfully built the Investment Management platform from a headcount of <20 to >300. By defining, streamlining, and building the overall recruitment process and strategy for investment management within APAC and all affiliates, entities, and boutiques, I drove recruitment process efficiency and ensured seamless talent acquisition.

During my tenure, I created and executed a comprehensive resourcing strategy, workforce and succession planning, and external talent pipeline. I aligned the year-end PMP process and calibration discussions to optimise talent management practices. To meet and exceed organizational objectives, I executed the workforce planning process for current employees and collaborated with legal, corporate communications, and local HR management teams. Additionally, I increased disability and women's network initiatives in Hong Kong while implementing diversity and inclusion strategies in partnership with the D&I team, external charities, and NGOs.
Key Achievements:

- Drafted all talent acquisition policies and procedures in line with regional bank policy and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Designed and established a direct sourcing model, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization.
- Deployed specific modules and e-learning platforms for revenue and non-revenue generating business initiatives through interaction with external vendors, enhancing learning and development opportunities.
- Created and employed a regional talent management framework for meeting and surpassing human capital needs, ensuring a robust talent pipeline and succession planning.

BNY Mellon

Regional Director, Recruitment & Talent, Investment Management, APAC

Regional responsibility for all hiring activity across Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking & Global Treasury Services. Specific responsibility for all MD and Director level hires in Investment banking and specific senior hires in all other LOBs.

Additional Experience:
Head of Recruitment, Sunrise Brokers LLP, London
Recruitment Manager, Lehman Brothers, London
Client Relationship Manager, Bank of America, London
Various Recruitment Consultant Roles, Different Companies

Peter Mohacs