Ali Higgins

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Head of Talent at KMD Brands Limited

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Overview

Ali Higgins is a Talent Acquisition Leader at KMD Brands, skilled in building C-level relationships and end-to-end recruitment strategies. Her experience spans Technology, AI, Retail, and Telecommunications, with a noted passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. People often describe her as an exceptional, innovative, and supportive leader.

Outside of her direct professional responsibilities, Ali shows an interest in staying informed on current events and business trends through sources like the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Harvard Business Review. She is certified in interrupting bias in hiring, reflecting a commitment to equitable practices.

Multiple senior colleagues have independently referred to her as a "unicorn" and an "amazing people leader" who inspires her teams.

Personality Overview

Persuasive

Friendly But Fast

Assertive

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

DEI in Hiring
Demonstrates a passion for DEI and holds a specific certification in "Interrupting Bias in Hiring, " showing a commitment to building diverse and equitable teams.
Talent Strategy
Specializes in developing end-to-end talent practices, including capability planning, technology selection, and creating new-hire onboarding programs for global brands.
People Leadership
Consistently praised in recommendations for being a supportive, motivating, and inspiring leader who is dedicated to nurturing and growing her teams.

Media Appearances

Ali has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Head of Talent at KMD Brands Limited
7-2023 - 12-2024
Talent Acquisition Manager at City of Greater Geelong
8-2021 - 4-2023
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - APAC at LivePerson
3-2019 - 8-2021
Lead Partner - Recruitment and Mobility at Deakin University
1-2016 - 7-2018
Talent Manager (Brands & Shared Services) at Cotton On Group

Education

Ali has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Ali

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ali is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ali

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ali move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Ali take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Ali

Personality Compatibility


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