
ABOUT
PAUL
PAUL
ELSE
Director of People Operations
STARK FUTURE
TYPE
Keynote
STAGE
Main Stage
Paul Else is a talent acquisition and people operations leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling recruitment organisations across Europe and North America. His work has spanned high-growth technology companies, engineering-led businesses, and complex international hiring environments where talent strategy plays a critical role in business growth.
Known for combining operational excellence with a strong focus on fairness and inclusion, Paul specialises in designing scalable recruitment systems that improve decision-making, reduce bias, and create better experiences for both candidates and hiring teams. His approach blends data, process design, and human-centred leadership to help organisations hire more effectively at scale.
A passionate advocate for systemic inclusion, Paul challenges organisations to move beyond good intentions and build practical hiring frameworks that deliver measurable impact. His work focuses on creating recruitment ecosystems where business performance, candidate experience, and equitable outcomes can thrive together.
Connect with Paul on LinkedIn and join the conversation in person on October 1st in Barcelona.
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