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John Hall

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Head of Talent Acquisition at Proton
📍 Greater Seattle Area, United States

John Hall is a talent acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Proton. He specializes in building and leading global TA teams of over 120 professionals for technical roles. People who have recommended him describe him as a trusted, empowering leader and a mentor.

Outside of his professional life, John has a passion for new technology, frequently sharing updates on innovations in AI and data privacy. He also identifies as a yogi, pointing to an interest in wellness and mindful practices. He is a graduate of The Evergreen State College.

He founded the Bridge Consulting Group, building its operational model and sales divisions before successfully selling the company in 2016.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Seattle Area, United States
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Global TA Strategy
He has extensive experience building and leading large, global talent acquisition teams across Europe and Asia for companies like Proton and Grab.
Technical Recruiting
Specializes in hiring for highly technical roles, including native mobile, back-end, full-stack, and network engineers for privacy-focused technology companies.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition
Proton
8-2024 - 2-2025
Executive Talent Advisor
Freelance
12-2017 - 10-2023
Global Head of Talent Acquisition
Grab
5-2016 - 11-2017
Head of Talent Acquisition - Technology teams
Grab
6-2005 - 3-2016
Head of Talent Acquisition (founder)
Bridge Consulting Group
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Education
Bachelor's degree
The Evergreen State College
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