Phoebe Batkin, Director Talent Acquisition, EMEA

Professional Overview

Phoebe Batkin is an accomplished talent acquisition leader with over 15 years of experience driving strategic talent initiatives across global organizations. As the Director Talent Acquisition, EMEA at Nike, she oversees all talent acquisition efforts for the company's Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions, playing a pivotal role in attracting and securing top-tier talent to support the brand's continued growth and innovation.

Experience Summary

Current Role

In her current role at Nike, Phoebe is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to identify, recruit, and onboard high-caliber professionals. She collaborates closely with business leaders to deeply understand their talent needs and priorities, then implements tailored solutions to build diverse, skilled teams. Phoebe's expertise in employer branding, candidate experience, and recruitment technology has enabled her to drive significant improvements in Nike's EMEA talent pipeline and hiring effectiveness.

Career Progression

Prior to joining Nike, Phoebe held several senior talent acquisition positions, including Interim Talent Acquisition at Nike, Partner at Lainsburgh Career Management, Global Talent Acquisition Director at METRO AG, Head of Talent Acquisition, International at IDEXX, and Global Head of Talent Acquisition at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS and Mondelēz International. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated the ability to transform talent acquisition functions, implement innovative sourcing strategies, and build high-performing teams that deliver exceptional results.

Phoebe's diverse background and breadth of experience have positioned her as a respected thought leader in the talent acquisition space. She is currently a Board Member at Australian Business In Europe Netherlands (ABIE-NL), where she contributes her expertise to support the organization's talent initiatives and foster connections within the local business community.

Academic Background

Phoebe holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, where she specialized in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior.

Areas of Expertise

Talent Acquisition Strategy and Implementation

Employer Branding and Candidate Experience

Recruitment Process Optimization

Talent Pipeline Development and Diversity Initiatives

Workforce Planning and Analytics

Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Professional Impact

Throughout her career, Phoebe has demonstrated a track record of driving measurable improvements in talent acquisition performance. At her previous roles, she has successfully:

Increased global talent pipeline by 25% and reduced time-to-fill by 18% through the implementation of innovative sourcing tactics and leveraging of recruitment technology

Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive employer branding strategy that resulted in a 30% increase in qualified applicants and a 15% boost in employee referrals

Led the design and rollout of a tailored diversity and inclusion hiring program that led to a 12% improvement in the representation of underrepresented groups within the organization

Conclusion

With her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven ability to deliver tangible results, Phoebe Batkin is a highly sought-after talent acquisition leader. In her current role at Nike, she continues to drive organizational impact by attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent to support the company's ambitious growth plans across the EMEA region.