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Carissa Hickling

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Global Head of TA Analytics + Intelligence at Siemens
📍 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

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.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Global Head of TA Analytics + Intelligence
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
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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.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Global Head of TA Analytics + Intelligence
Siemens
10-2019 - 1-2024
Global Head of Talent Acquisitions, Digital Industries
Siemens
10-2017 - 9-2019
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Technology Global Consultant
Siemens
7-2016 - 9-2017
Asia Pacific Regional Marketing & Strategy Consultant
RSalesArm
7-2014 - 9-2017
Director
CLH Consulting Pte Ltd
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Education
1991 - 1999
MA
University of Manitoba
1995 - 1996
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