Damon Pimlott

Regional Talent Acquisition Leader - METACA, Boeing

Damon is an Aerospace & Defense geek, with 20 years industry experience since joining the Royal Air Force at 16. He’s a startup coach at Boeing Xelerated, supporting advanced air mobility entrepreneurs with business growth and talent strategy.

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

Awarded a first class honors degree in business strategy (innovation and enterprise) in 2024

How has the RL Community/helped you this year?

The RL100 is my main professional and social network in the Middle East. I’ve made life long connections with like minded and talented people from all over the world, each bringing unique perspectives and value every time we meet. I would never pass up the opportunity to meet with this wonderful group.

What is your prediction for the TA industry for 2025?

A relatively quiet first quarter (agnostic of industry in the region) with regional socio-economic factors playing a significant role in the ramp-up thereafter. AI will find its place and limitations will
become more widely understood, appropriate use cases refined and more general governance of AI usage introduced.