Caroline Irwin

Global Talent Acquisition Manager, Consulum

Caroline is a seasoned talent acquisition professional with 17 years of experience in this field. Her background includes financial services and professional services. Caroline has a passion for driving business success through hiring great people! In her free time, Caroline enjoys travelling to far-flung destinations, exploring everything Dubai has to offer and spending time with her family.

What’s a professional achievement of yours from 2024 that you are proud of?

A re-launch of our company employee referral programme “Refer & Earn” that led to a 250% increase in referrals and the successful appointment of several key hires.

How has the RL Community/helped you this year?

The RL community has been invaluable for sharing ideas, insights and market knowledge. The community are extremely friendly (no egos!) and everyone is willing to help and support each other. I am proud to be part of such a passionate group of professionals.

Finally, what is your prediction for the TA industry for 2025?

I think we will see a shift of talent from UAE to KSA as the Kingdom becomes more expat-friendly and KSA companies will want their talent to be on the ground.