Duncan Mottram

I am currently the MENA Talent Acquisition Lead for Publicis Sapient, based in the fantastic Digital Hub of Dubai. In my current role myself and my team are focused on driving Talent Acquisition for the fastest growing business unit within Publicis Sapient. Working as true business partners to both the MENA leadership team,and the wider organisation, we are focused on improving our core capability through the attraction and retention of the very best talent in DBT, both locally and globally.

In 2010, took a career break and purchased a small ski chalet to renovate in Austria. Set the strategy for turning the business around, developed the e-commerce platform and managed all financial aspects of the chalet. Now operating successfully, the chalet generates a profit, has a guest retention rate of 63% and is well rated on social media and review websites. In addition to running the business I also worked as a Qualified Ski Instructor in Winter and climbing park guide in summer.

Augmentum Consulting was a boutique executive search business, based in London working on retained executive search across Europe. Managed multiple assignments with a 92% completion rate. Responsible for all aspects of the recruitment life cycle from winning business, through to candidate hire. Led thought leadership for Business Analytics, creating a unique competence for the business. (Augmentum was acquired in 2015 by CT Partners).

Harvey Nash is an established search and selection business operating in the financial services, pharmaceutical, FMCG, consulting and technology sectors. Consultants manage multiple assignments from cradle to grave. Targeted on assignment completion and business development.

Recruited onto the graduate intake programme. Worked in cross account sales, business relationship development and field sales. Worked with accounts to develop business opportunities Managed largest account field base in the South of England. Year on year exceeded sales targets, improved customer retention, managed in house sales team, supported New Product Development.

Marketing pathway taken : 1 Year placement year with Nuclear Electric PLC working with in Public Relations and Marketing