Kasheef Akram

Head of Recruitment - MENA & APAC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Professional Overview

Kasheef Akram is an accomplished talent acquisition leader with over 10 years of experience in the MENA and APAC regions. As the Head of Recruitment for MENA & APAC at Caliberly, he oversees a team of recruitment specialists and drives strategic talent acquisition initiatives across multiple industry verticals.

Experience Summary

Current Role

Head of Recruitment - MENA & APAC, Caliberly (2022 - Present)

• Responsible for leading the recruitment function for Caliberly's operations in the MENA and APAC regions

• Develops and implements innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier candidates for critical roles

• Manages a team of recruitment specialists, providing mentorship and driving process improvements to enhance hiring efficiency

• Collaborates cross-functionally with business leaders to understand hiring needs and align talent acquisition efforts with organizational objectives

• Leverages data-driven insights to measure the success of recruitment initiatives and make informed decisions

Career Progression

Manager - Recruitment, Caliberly (2021 - 2022)

• Spearheaded the expansion of Caliberly's recruitment efforts in the MENA region, establishing the company's presence and building a robust talent pipeline

• Demonstrated strong client-facing skills, partnering with business stakeholders to understand their talent requirements and deliver tailored recruitment solutions

• Implemented data-driven tracking and reporting systems to monitor the performance of recruitment activities and drive continuous improvement

Assistant Manager - Recruitment, TASC Outsourcing (2018 - 2021)

• Played a key role in scaling the recruitment function, leading a team of recruitment specialists and driving process optimizations

• Contributed to the development and implementation of employer branding strategies to enhance Caliberly's visibility and attract top talent

• Maintained a strong network of industry contacts and leveraged innovative sourcing techniques to identify high-caliber candidates

Academic Background

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Dubai

Areas of Expertise

• Talent acquisition strategy and implementation

• Recruitment process optimization and automation

• Employer branding and candidate experience enhancement

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• Data-driven decision making and performance tracking

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded the expansion of Caliberly's recruitment presence in the MENA region, resulting in a 25% increase in the company's talent pipeline

• Implemented data-driven tracking and reporting systems, leading to a 30% improvement in hiring efficiency and a 15% reduction in time-to-fill

• Developed and executed innovative employer branding campaigns, contributing to a 20% increase in qualified applicants for critical roles

Conclusion

Kasheef Akram is a strategic talent acquisition leader with a proven track record of driving successful recruitment initiatives in the MENA and APAC regions. His extensive experience, data-driven approach, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally make him a valuable asset in helping organizations build high-performing teams and achieve their business objectives.