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Kate Parkinson

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Microsoft at Full-time
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Kate Parkinson is the Senior Director of EMEA Talent Acquisition at Microsoft, where she leads teams focused on experienced hiring for sales, commercial, and engineering roles. A graduate of the University of Cambridge, she is a thought leader on using AI to build responsible talent ecosystems and speaks publicly on inclusive hiring.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Microsoft
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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AI in Talent Strategy
As a speaker at industry events, she explores how to build a responsible, AI-enabled talent ecosystem that unifies hiring, career development, and skilling.
Inclusive Hiring Culture
She advocates for moving beyond compliance to build an inclusive culture, viewing talent acquisition teams as "culture carriers" who can influence organizational behavior.
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Career

Work history

Microsoft
Full-time
Accenture
11 yrs 1 mo
1-2007
UK Head of Experienced Hire Recruitment
Accenture
3-2006 - 1-2007
IT Recruiter
Morgan Stanley
1-2004 - 1-2006
Recruiter
JM Management Services
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Education
2000 - 2003
MA (Hons)
University of Cambridge
2007 - 2009
MA
University of Westminster
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