Frits Bigham
Head of Talent Acquisition
Professional Overview
Frits Bigham is an experienced talent acquisition leader with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams. As the Head of Talent Acquisition at Waabi, he is responsible for developing and executing strategic hiring initiatives to support the company's rapid growth in the autonomous driving technology industry.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Head of Talent Acquisition at Waabi, Frits oversees all aspects of the company's talent acquisition function, including sourcing, recruiting, and hiring top-tier technical and business talent. He has been instrumental in establishing robust talent pipelines and streamlining hiring processes to ensure Waabi can scale its workforce efficiently. Under his leadership, the talent acquisition team has successfully onboarded numerous key hires, contributing to the company's overall growth and innovation.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Waabi, Frits held various talent acquisition leadership roles at prominent technology companies. As the Director of Talent Acquisition at Aurora, he led a team of recruiters responsible for sourcing and hiring talent for the company's autonomous vehicle development efforts. In his previous role as Head of University Recruiting at Aurora, Frits developed and implemented successful campus recruitment strategies to attract top engineering and technical talent. Earlier in his career, Frits served as a Senior Manager and Manager of Talent Acquisition at Uber, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company's workforce across multiple functions.
Academic Background
Frits holds a Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of Miami, where he also served as a Graduate Assistant in various capacities, gaining valuable experience in career development and student services.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent acquisition strategy and execution
- Recruitment process optimization
- University and campus recruiting
- Talent pipelining and sourcing
- Team building and leadership
- Data-driven decision making
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Frits has demonstrated a strong ability to drive measurable results in talent acquisition. At Aurora, he was instrumental in building a robust talent pipeline that enabled the company to rapidly scale its engineering and technical teams. At Uber, Frits implemented innovative sourcing strategies and data-driven recruitment processes that contributed to the company's rapid growth during a period of significant expansion.
Conclusion
Frits Bigham is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with a proven track record of success in the technology industry. In his current role as Head of Talent Acquisition at Waabi, he is poised to play a pivotal role in the company's continued growth and innovation within the autonomous driving space.
