Chad M.

Pioneer
DISC Type : DIS

Vice President, Head of Talent at Radiant

United States

Overview

Chad is a talent acquisition leader who has guided hiring for pioneering companies, from shaping modern relationships at Tinder and Match Group to building teams for space exploration at Vast and clean energy at Radiant. An alumnus of Oxford, MIT, and Wharton, people who have worked with him describe him as an inspiring, empathetic, and strategic leader.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Deep Tech Recruiting
He has extensive experience leading talent acquisition for highly specialized, mission-driven companies in the commercial space and portable nuclear energy sectors.
The Future of Talent
As a Forbes HR Council contributor and keynote speaker, he discusses emerging trends like AI in recruiting, skills-based hiring, and creating future-ready talent frameworks.
Human-Centric Leadership
His career is centered on the theme of "connection, " and he holds certifications in Emotional Intelligence and LGBTQ Executive Leadership, underscoring a focus on empathy.

Media Appearances

Chad has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Vice President, Head of Talent at Radiant
1-2022
Writing Contributor at Forbes Human Resources Council
Founder & Principal, Executive Search at Talent Future
4-2024 - 6-2025
Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Strategy at VAST
4-2019 - 4-2024
Vice President Talent Acquisition & People Business Partner Leader at Tinder

Education

2021 - 2023
Master's Degree from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
12-2023 - 2-2025
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Program from The Wharton School

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Insights For Selling To Chad

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chad is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chad

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chad move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Chad take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Chad

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