Jess Bamtefa

Jess is an accomplished Talent Acquisition Leader with 12+ years of experience driving global hiring strategies at high-growth companies like Netflix and Andela. She specializes in scaling technical and non-technical teams, optimizing recruitment through data and automation, and enhancing talent density and diversity. 

Throughout her career, Jess has successfully led regional and global hiring initiatives, building high-performing teams across EMEA, Latin America, and beyond. She has played a key role in launching new markets, and driving employer branding efforts that attract world-class talent. Her expertise spans workforce planning, recruitment process automation, DEI-focused hiring, and succession planning. 

As a strategic talent acquisition leader, Jess drives innovation by leveraging data, AI, and automation to optimize hiring decisions and build inclusive, high-performing teams. With a proven track record of transforming recruitment strategies, she has successfully led initiatives that accelerate time-to-hire, reduce costs, and enhance workforce planning in dynamic, global organizations. 

Passionate about employability and career development, she mentors professionals, champions inclusive hiring, and drives workforce planning strategies that align with business.