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Ryan Broad

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Head of Growth - Outsourcing, EMEAA at Robert Walters
📍 United Kingdom

Ryan is the EMEAA Client Growth Leader at Robert Walters, specializing in AI-driven talent solutions and employer branding. Educated at the University of Oxford, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and fostering inclusive cultures. Colleagues describe him as a genuine, empathic, and inspiring leader who blends data-driven insights with a people-first approach.

He is deeply committed to leveraging technology for human connection within the workplace, championing DEI initiatives to create high-performing, inclusive environments. This passion extends to reshaping talent strategies by uniting innovation with a strong sense of community and shared success, influenced by the philosophy of ubuntu.

His leadership style is guided by the African philosophy of "ubuntu, " emphasizing community and interconnectedness.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Head of Growth - Outsourcing, EMEAA
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Ryan shows up

Big Vision Person
Fast But Thoughtful
Objective Evaluator

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Ryan cares about

AI in Recruitment
Drives growth by crafting scalable, AI-driven solutions to make hiring smarter and faster. Holds certifications in Generative AI and building GPTs.
Talent Acquisition Strategy
Focuses on the future of hiring, recently promoting an event called "TA Evolution 2026" to address the identity crisis in talent acquisition.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Head of Growth - Outsourcing, EMEAA
Robert Walters
12-2023 - 1-2025
Advisory Board Member
HIGHER Community
8-2024 - 12-2024
Principal Consultant / Founder
RECRUIT IQ
8-2022 - 5-2024
Global Talent Acquisition Lead
Brainlabs
1-2020 - 4-2022
Group Director of Talent
GroupM
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
4-2024 - 6-2024
Artificial Intelligence
University of Oxford
1-2022 - 5-2022
Organisational Effectiveness
University of Oxford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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