Leading Employer Branding Experts

Over twenty years of expertise in strategic communication and media management. In the last decade dedicated focus on people experience, inclusive employer branding, and community building. Proven track record in developing authentic organizational cultures and fostering belonging through engagement initiatives across the educational, cultural, and tech sectors. Currently Senior Recruiter and Employer Branding Professional at WU Vienna (Vienna University of Economics and Business), one of the world's largest business universities. Expertise in: People Experience Inclusive Employer Branding DEI Strategy Development Communication & Networking Community Building Content Creation Event Management Digital Marketing Awards: Adverity: Best Employer by kununu 2022 Cloudflight: No. 1 Leadership Award 2020 Cloudflight: No. 1 Family Friendly Company by kununu 2020 Jumio: Startup Of The Year (CESA) 2016 Loffice: Best Coworking Space 2015

Generally regarded as "the original practising Social Recruiter", I'm known as an Insights driven Talent Attraction Strategist as well as speaker and adviser on integrating Social Media into Recruitment & Branding. As such, that led me to Employer Branding as a discipline and over the past 12 years have built a reputation as one of the leading insights-led and outcomes driven Employer Branding leaders, firstly as a development of CloudNine, then in-house; and for the past 5 years as Head of Employer Branding Solutions for Universum, building EVPs, Brand Strategies, Creative Content & Marketing routes; as well as targeted Marketing Campaigns to talent. A regular speaker and voice both in UK and globally, I am a networker, a people person, a big listener and always a keen sharer of ideas, insights, combined with instinct.

Mike Podesto is a Career and Job Search Expert and the Founder & CEO of Find My Profession, a leading reverse recruiting firm that manages full job searches for professionals and executives. As a pioneer of reverse recruiting, Mike has helped thousands of candidates navigate competitive hiring markets by combining targeted job sourcing, direct outreach to decision-makers, and data-driven job search strategies. His team works across industries including technology, engineering, marketing, and executive leadership, supporting clients from mid-level professionals to C-suite executives. Mike’s expertise spans job search strategy, resume and LinkedIn optimization, networking, recruiting, and hiring trends. He is known for his practical, results-oriented approach to the job search process, with a focus on helping candidates stand out in crowded applicant pools and secure interviews faster. Under his leadership, Find My Profession has earned over 1,000 five-star reviews and has been recognized for its innovative approach to job search management. The company’s model is built on real-world recruiting experience and has helped place candidates in roles ranging from $100K to $1M+ compensation packages. Mike regularly advises on topics including job market trends, hiring practices, interview strategy, and how candidates can position themselves effectively in today’s evolving employment landscape. His insights are especially relevant for professionals navigating career transitions, layoffs, or competitive executive-level searches.

I help brands bridge the gap between technical visibility and human connection. In an era where digital noise is at an all-time high, I specialize in building organic growth engines that transform standard search presence into lasting market authority and measurable revenue. As the Managing Director of Empire State SEO, my approach is rooted in a rare intersection of disciplines. I combine a rigorous MBA-level strategic framework with deep-level SEO execution and high-stakes brand positioning. This ensures that every campaign isn't just "ranking" on a page, but is actively communicating a cohesive narrative that resonates with the right audience. I believe a brand’s greatest asset is its ability to command attention through a blend of data-driven precision and authentic storytelling. Whether I am consulting for an early-stage startup or a scaled enterprise, my goal is to navigate complex market shifts and technical volatility to deliver sustainable, compounding digital growth. With over a decade of experience across various industries, I have dedicated my career to helping businesses align their brand identity with their core operational objectives. At the end of the day, I don’t just deliver traffic; I deliver the strategic clarity required for brands to own their industry’s digital skyline.

Research-based, results-driven, brand builder and recruitment marketing strategist adept at helping organizations attract top talent.Passionate about uncovering and activating dynamic employer value propositions (EVPs). Adept at creating meaningful connections and crafting compelling stories to reach and engage audiences across their journeys. Data-driven approach optimizes talent acquisition outcomes and improves ROI. Who do you need to attract to deliver on your vision? Categories of expertise include: technology, healthcare, pharma, non-profit, CPG and retail. Client work includes: Cargill, Walgreens, AT&T, The Mount Sinai Health System, Aaron's, Reynolds American, Labcorp, Covance, Dunkin’ Brands, J.M. Smucker Co., and Disney Resorts.

Ernst Schipper is a consultant, speaker, and author specializing in company culture and employer branding. As founder of Dandelion Strategies, he helps organizations turn culture into strategic advantage by aligning values, behavior and strategy. He is the author of The Symphony of Strategy: 10 Lessons for Creating Impactful Strategies.

Olena Zaitseva is an independent Brand & AI Systems Strategist working at the intersection of brand strategy, emerging technologies, and decision intelligence. She advises founders, leadership teams, and technology companies on how brands are interpreted, ranked, and trusted by AI systems, generative search, and automated decision models. Her perspective is grounded in years of hands-on experience as a creative director and industrial designer, where she led brand, product, and visual systems in high-stakes commercial environments. This background allows her to translate abstract AI behavior into concrete strategic and design decisions. Her work focuses on AI visibility, narrative stability, and entity-level brand integrity, helping organizations understand where authority is lost, distorted, or misread by algorithms. She is the founder of Geonyx, a research-driven framework and platform for diagnosing how brands appear across AI-driven ecosystems, and regularly comments on AI, brand trust, and algorithmic reputation.

BestCompaniesAZ is Arizona’s premier Employer Branding and Media Platform — the place where PR, Marketing, HR, Talent, and Community intersect. For more than two decades, we’ve been the trusted voice amplifying Arizona’s award-winning employers — helping them attract top talent, inspire loyal customers, and strengthen their community impact. We’re not just telling stories — we’re building Arizona’s reputation as one of the best places to work and live by spotlighting the companies and leaders driving that vision forward. BestCompaniesAZ is the visionary and brand Ambassador for the following Arizona programs brought to Arizona over the last 20+ years: 1. The inaugural “2003 Best Places to Work in the Valley”, published by the Great Place to Work Institute and the Phoenix Business Journal. 2. The prestigious “Arizona’s Most Admired Companies” award, in partnership with AZ Business Magazine (Founding Partner, 2010-2019) 3. “Top Companies to Work for in Arizona” with azcentral.com and Republic Media (consulting partner, 2013-2019) 4. “100 Best Arizona Companies”, BestCompaniesAZ 10th & 15th Anniversary Lists (2012 and 2017) 5. "Top Workplaces in Arizona & Tucson" with Energage. Note: BestCompaniesAZ is NOT the organization that conducts the surveys or selects award winners. We’re a neutral platform promoting all of Arizona’s great companies.

Stepan Kazaryan is a Business Management Consultant focused on digital presence, professional evaluation, and how public information shapes decision-making in modern business environments. His work centers on helping organizations and professionals understand how they are perceived before direct interaction occurs. In search-driven systems, evaluation often happens silently and quickly. Stepan advises clients on building structured digital foundations that support credibility over time. His approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and responsible positioning rather than short-term visibility tactics. He works with executives, founders, and professional service providers who recognize that digital footprints influence trust, partnerships, and opportunity flow. By aligning websites, public profiles, and third-party references, Stepan helps create stable professional narratives that reduce uncertainty during evaluation. Rather than focusing on reactive measures, his advisory framework prioritizes preparation. This includes analyzing how search results present a name, how information connects across platforms, and how inconsistencies affect perception. The goal is to strengthen long-term positioning in a way that feels natural and sustainable. Stepan frequently writes and speaks about digital identity, credibility signals, and the structural factors that influence professional trust in online environments. His perspective reflects a broader shift in how professionals are assessed in the age of search and public information accessibility. Through disciplined strategy and steady execution, Stepan Kazaryan helps clients maintain clarity in environments where perception often forms before conversation begins.

Quentin Aisbett is a search marketing strategist and the founder of Searcht, an agency specialising in SEO, Google Ads, and content strategy. With over 15 years of experience, Quentin helps brands grow their visibility, strengthen their digital presence, and connect performance with long-term brand value. Known for his data-led yet pragmatic approach, he frequently collaborates with in-house marketing teams to solve complex search challenges. Quentin is a regular contributor to industry publications and brings a grounded, practical voice to conversations around the evolving search landscape.

Marina is a global speaker and founder of Brand of a Leader, a personal branding agency with international reach. Having spoken on stages across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, she has traveled to 31 countries, sharing expertise in executive personal branding and thought leadership. She specializes in helping leaders find their authentic voice and scale their impact, driven by a mission to inspire one million people to stand out, speak up, and lead with radical authenticity. Marina believes thought leadership is the new marketing currency and an essential tool for modern executives.

Business Leader, Global Policy Expert, Media Personality, Author, Philanthropist, Founder at GCBR and TCSL Campaign Also Shinespot Light Cultivating Awareness Podcast, Fridays For Future Richmond (Richmond Park) and number of projects. Aquayemi-Claude Garnett Akinsanya is a multifaceted social entrepreneur, media strategist and sustainability advocate with over 7 years of experience in building impactful brands and campaigns. As CEO and founder of Garnetts Clothing Brand & Range and The Claudes SEN Law Campaign, he merges fashion, social justice and environmental advocacy to drive meaningful change. He is also a recognized public speaker and thought leader, featured by Forbes for his expertise in marketing and business growth strategies. Aquayemi-Claude has won the 2024 Global Recognition Award for his contributions to sustainable fashion, social justice and environmental causes. With a strong background in media, communications and nonprofit leadership, he actively mentors startup founders, influences policy on disability rights and promotes diversity and inclusion through board-level advisory roles.

I am an energetic, innovation-obsessed tech entrepreneur and career coach with over two decades of experience driving transformative solutions in career tech, AI-driven platforms, and enterprise software. As Co-Founder of the global career services platform JobLeads, I have helped revolutionize job searching for millions of professionals worldwide, blending cutting-edge AI with personalized career services. Author of multiple career-boosting publications, including the popular Ultimate Guide to a Savvy and Cohesive Personal Brand, The Ultimate Guide to Job Hunting Mistakes, and Mastering the Interview.

Communications Consultant | Board Advisor | Speaker | Ex-RedBull, Ex-Intuit | Creator of the TRUST Method | Podcast Host | I help you build a Personal Brand to better communicate your value. I am a communications expert with 25 years of international experience in communications, public relations, content marketing and personal branding. I worked with leading brands, agencies, and influencers in the MEA region, as well as global companies such as RedBull, Intuit, General Motors, to name a few. I speak, deliver workshops & masterclasses, and work with clients on how to use communications & build a personal brand to directly impact and grow their business and career.

I am a highly results-oriented and consultative global talent management senior leader skilled at bringing a breadth and depth of expertise to ideate pragmatic solutions and drive them to flawless execution for maximum impact. I am highly effective at collaborating and gaining buy-in from stakeholders, partnering successfully from the executive level down. My high standards coupled with curiosity, strong project management, and organizational skills result in high-quality work. I am a quick learner and thinker who is able to connect the dots, anticipate issues, and break down problems easily for swift resolution. I am regarded as a strategic problem solver that gets things done and gets them done right. Areas of expertise: Succession Planning - Leadership Development - Assessments - Project Management - High Potential Development - Learning - Coaching - Process Management - Performance Management - Consulting - Competency Management - Talent Systems

An impassioned Career Transition Coach who spent more than 20 years working in the recruitment industry and now dedicates my focus on helping my clients navigate important career decisions. When it comes to a person’s career, everyone has a unique need or challenge, therefore, I design a bespoke solution around my clients need, applying an approach that maybe a blend of advisor, consultant, coach, and or mentor. I have collaborated with clients across all industries and job levels, from youth to graduates to executive level, providing 1:1 Career Coaching, Outplacement Support and Career Skills Development workshops. My focus is to collaborate with my clients across the following key areas: Discover, develop a plan and guide on how to execute one’s plan, imparting knowledge, providing practical advice and the necessary tools to assist in aligning to the market expectations, making the individual aware of what to expect and how to prepare for the necessary career transition. “Helping one person might not change the world, but it can change the world for one person”. This quote resonates firmly within my values, where I strive to make a positive difference everywhere possible. In addition to running Career Management Consultancy, in January 2024 I was appointed as an International Career and Transition Coach for Africa, for IMPACT Group a global coaching firm providing relocation, outplacement and leadership development programmes, where I provide career consulting to relocating spouses as well as cross-cultural and integration/transition coaching for employees and their families.

Email me directly at: atarki@eca-partners.com  We are a world-class Executive Search firm. Our strength lies within our process driven and systematic approach. This enables us to connect star-candidates with opportunities that are right for them – faster! We also have a network of thousands of independent top-tier management consultants.A few of my pieces in HBR and Forbes are included here below. As always, I'd appreciate hearing any comments and feedback on these.

I’m Theresa White, a Career Clarity Expert and 5x Certified Career Coach dedicated to helping professionals find purpose and direction in their careers. With a background in HR and a deep commitment to empowering others, I’ve guided hundreds of professionals to uncover fulfilling and impactful career paths. My work is more than just career coaching; I’m a clarity strategist, known for using my unique insights and proven methods to unlock the potential within my clients. Through my proprietary Career Clarity Formula, I deliver rapid, transformative results for clients who are tired of feeling stuck and uncertain about their professional futures. My approach combines practical tools, like the Sparketype® Assessment, with research-backed techniques to help people uncover their true strengths and aspirations. These “aha moments” are the core of my work, and they’re what allow my clients to move forward with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Through y program, I've transformed career coaching into a results-driven journey that brings clarity and purpose, while reducing the time traditionally spent on finding direction. This approach has empowered my clients to find careers they love, often with improvements in income, work-life balance, and overall satisfaction. As a leading voice in career clarity and career change, my work has been recognized by clients and industry leaders alike. I’ve seen firsthand the transformative effect that career clarity can have, especially for professionals in corporate roles who feel disconnected from their work. Helping them achieve a renewed sense of purpose and motivation has become a central focus of my work, and it’s one of the most rewarding aspects of what I do. If you’re a journalist covering career development, employee engagement, or women’s professional empowerment, my perspective might be of interest to your audience. I’m passionate about reshaping the field of career coaching with actionable, purpose-driven strategies that tap into people’s potential. Through my programs, speaking engagements, and client success stories, I’m redefining career clarity as a pathway to true fulfillment, purpose, and long-lasting success. I would be honored to share my insights and success stories with your audience, offering a fresh take on how people can achieve meaningful, sustainable career change.

Marketing strategist, consultant and speaker with a proven background in organic marketing, social media, brand management, SEO, content marketing, e-commerce and social media. I’ve worked on projects for Retail Council of Canada, Oxford Properties, West Edmonton Mall (Triple Five Worldwide), Tiffany & Co., LUSH Cosmetics, LoyaltyOne, Victoria's Secret, Freson Bros and others. With excellent reviews from B2C and B2B companies, technology and SaaS companies in premium/high ticket markets, with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) majoring in Marketing, a Certificate in Real Estate (Commercial), and a Certificate in Leadership. My insights are posted on the NASDAQ, The Sun (USA), US Chamber of Commerce, CTV News (Canada), Shopify, NTD TV (China), Entrepreneur, Retail News Asia (China) Yahoo Finance, Bustle, CBC Radio (Canada), CVM Radio (Caribbean), Voyage LA, Shoutout LA, The Gleaner (Jamaica), SHEEN Magazine, Seaside Retailer, Google News, Retail Insider (Canada), California Apparel News, Betches, Best Life, GoBanking, Industry Rules and more. Let's connect!