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David Kilby

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Amazon at Full-time
📍 Costa Mesa, California, United States

David is a seasoned HR leader with a history of shaping culture and guiding transformation at global companies like Amazon, Rolls-Royce, and Intel. A Chartered Accountant educated at The University of Sheffield, he is described by colleagues as a mentor and a top-tier business partner who excels at converting big ideas into action.

After an extensive corporate journey, David has recently announced his retirement to begin the next chapter of his life. He is currently on a career sabbatical, reflecting on a path that started as a new graduate and evolved through numerous challenges and achievements across several major industries.

Unique fact: He successfully pivoted his career from Accounting at Intel to becoming a global leader in Human Resources and talent development.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Amazon
Location
Costa Mesa, California, United States
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Talent & Leadership
His career has focused on helping organizations and individuals excel, with roles like HR Director for Leadership & People Development at Rolls-Royce.
Shaping Corporate Culture
He believes culture is a core business function, not a side project, and has a track record of shaping it at major corporations.
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Career

Work history

Amazon
Full-time
9-2016 - 4-2022
HR Director, Talent Acquisition
Amazon Web Services
9-2014 - 9-2016
HR Director, Leadership & People Development
Rolls-Royce
Applied Materials
4 yrs 4 mos
Intel Corporation
7 yrs 5 mos
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The University of Sheffield
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