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Luke Mckend

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Managing Director at Totaljobs
📍 United Kingdom

Luke Mckend is the Managing Director at Totaljobs/Stepstone UK, with extensive experience from leadership roles at LinkedIn and Google. He specializes in developing high-growth teams and digital strategies, with a significant background in UK, Dublin, and African markets. Colleagues describe him as knowledgeable, engaging, results-driven, and compassionate. He holds a BA from Stellenbosch University and is a Prof G Certified Strategist.

Originally from South Africa, Luke enjoys city life in London, mentioning his morning Lime bike commute as a highlight. His career has taken him from leading Googles efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa to senior roles in London, showing a strong connection to both regions. This blend of international experience suggests an adaptable and globally-minded perspective.

He has led major digital skills training initiatives, including a Google program to train 10 million people in Africa for digital jobs.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Hiring and Salary Trends
As MD of a major job board, he frequently comments on the UK labour market, salary data, skills premiums, and hiring confidence heading into the new year.
AI in Recruitment
Has spoken about how AI is accelerating workplace change, reshaping necessary skills, and can be used to streamline hiring processes like screening and scheduling.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Managing Director
Totaljobs
7-2023 - 8-2025
UK Enterprise Sales Leader
LinkedIn
7-2021 - 7-2023
Snr Director, Growth Markets and Public Sector EMEA & LATAM
LinkedIn
1-2019 - 10-2024
Non Executive Director
Hippo.co.za
11-2018 - 7-2021
Director for Africa, Southern and Eastern Europe
LinkedIn
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Media appearances

McKend leaves LinkedIn to take the helm at TotalJobs. Featured in AIM Group
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Education
1990 - 1993
BA
Stellenbosch University
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