Carissa Hickling

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Global Head of TA Analytics + Intelligence at Siemens

Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

Overview

Carissa Hickling leads Talent Acquisitions Analytics and Intelligence globally at Siemens, focusing on optimizing TA through data governance and technology. With a diverse background in consulting and entrepreneurship, and an MA from the University of Manitoba, she drives transformation in talent processes. Colleagues describe her as inspiring, passionate, dynamic, and a results-oriented leader.

Originally from Canada, Carissa lived in India for over two decades before moving to Germany. She is an avid whisky enthusiast who founded the "Whisky Lady" blog to share tasting notes and experiences from around the world. She is married to Indian film and theatre actor Denzil Smith.

In addition to her corporate and blogging work, Carissa has published academic research on the application of Hindu inheritance laws to the Khoja Muslim community in Western India.

Personality Overview

Features Driven

Quality Focused

Generally Skeptic

They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

Data-Driven TA
Her role at Siemens focuses on re-imagining Talent Acquisition through data governance, analytics, and market intelligence to enhance operational excellence.
Future of Talent
A frequent speaker at events like the Future Talent Forum and UNLEASH World, discussing strategies for future-proof talent attraction, intelligence, and labor market data.
Whisky Exploration
She is the founder of the long-running "Whisky Lady" blog, where she documents her passion for whisky tasting, founding tasting clubs in Mumbai.

Media Appearances

Carissa has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2024
Global Head of TA Analytics + Intelligence at Siemens
10-2019 - 1-2024
Global Head of Talent Acquisitions, Digital Industries at Siemens
10-2017 - 9-2019
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Technology Global Consultant at Siemens
7-2016 - 9-2017
Asia Pacific Regional Marketing & Strategy Consultant at RSalesArm
7-2014 - 9-2017
Director at CLH Consulting Pte Ltd

Education

1991 - 1999
MA from University of Manitoba
1995 - 1996
Education details unavailable from KHS

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Insights For Selling To Carissa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Carissa is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Carissa

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Carissa move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Carissa take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Carissa

Personality Compatibility


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