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Cris Castillo-Brizard

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Head of Talent Acquisition, Versant at NBCUniversal - Versant Media
📍 New York, New York, United States

Cris Castillo-Brizard is a results-driven talent acquisition leader with extensive experience in the professional services, financial, and entertainment sectors. She specializes in creating and executing global recruitment strategies, driving transformation, and leveraging data for service delivery optimization. She holds an M. S. from The New School University.

She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively participating in programs and partnerships like the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Cris is passionate about developing high-performing teams and fostering empowering conversations about race in the workplace.

Cris has led talent acquisition for some of the worlds biggest entertainment brands, including Universal Music Group and NBCUniversal.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Head of Talent Acquisition, Versant
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Talent Transformation
Her career highlights implementing centralized, client-centric global talent acquisition models at large organizations like Marsh & McLennan Companies.
DE&I in Recruiting
She has experience implementing DE&I recruitment programs and actively supports foundations like the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
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Work history

7-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition, Versant
NBCUniversal - Versant Media
8-2024 - 7-2025
Global Head of Talent Acquisition
Shutterstock
5-2021 - 8-2024
Vice President, Head of Talent Acquisition (US)
Universal Music Group
6-2011 - 5-2021
Regional Talent Acquisition Leader
Marsh & McLennan Companies
2-2007 - 6-2011
Recruiting Manager, Human Resources
Morgan Stanley
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges
M.S.
New School University, Milano Graduate School
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