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Laura Colby

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Head of Talent Acquisition at Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
📍 New York, New York, United States

Laura is a talent acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector across the US, Asia, and Europe. Currently the Head of Talent Acquisition at Lord Abbett, she has a strong background in diversity recruitment and employee development. She holds an M. A. from the University of Westminster.

Laura is a vocal supporter of advancing women in the workplace. She actively engages with organizations like the Forte Foundation, which champions female leadership in business, as highlighted by her recent social media activity celebrating the cause.

Unique fact: Her career in financial services talent acquisition has spanned three continents, giving her a global perspective on recruitment.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Head of Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Talent Acquisition
As the Head of Talent Acquisition with over two decades of experience, this is her core professional focus and area of leadership.
Diversity & Inclusion
She has a proven track record in designing diversity recruitment strategies, including leading Black Talent Recruitment for the Americas at a previous firm.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Head of Talent Acquisition
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
1-2021 - 7-2023
Americas Black Talent Recruitment Strategy Lead
Credit Suisse
2-2020 - 7-2023
Global Head of Campus Recruitment
Credit Suisse
9-2018 - 7-2023
Americas Head of Diversity Recruitment
Credit Suisse
4-2016 - 7-2017
US Head of Campus Recruitment
Deutsche Bank
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Education
2002 - 2004
Master of Arts (M.A.)
University of Westminster
1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Royal Holloway, University of London
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