Global Head of Talent, Vitesse

Clara is a talent leader and generalist recruiter with over 12 years of experience hiring across Product, Engineering, Data, Risk, Regulatory, Commercial and Corporate functions, while helping companies scale across the UK, Europe and the US. With a strong foundation in product and engineering recruitment, built over more than a decade of specialist experience, her focus has evolved into broader talent leadership, leading high-impact hiring across both technology and commercial teams.

Clara is presenting at the Workforce Solutions Conference 2026 
Roundtable session: Candidate experiences when using recruitment automation
Wednesday 7 October, 14:40 – 15:20, Delegate lounge

Professional background

Blending talent strategy, operational excellence and employer branding, Clara has rebuilt recruitment functions from the ground up, developed employer brands that people actually care about, and designed inclusive hiring experiences that leave candidates feeling valued, respected and excited to join.

Today, Clara leads Talent at Vitesse, drawing on experience gained across First Derivative, consulting and global recruitment environments. She partners closely with leadership teams to shape hiring strategies, scale internationally and build high-performing teams.