Toby Simpson
Toby is an executive search professional with long experience of executive and non-executive searches in investment banking, asset management and private equity. Trained in London, and founder of one of the largest executive recruitment firms in the Middle East, he has also worked in house for a German private equity business and Saudi government entities covering mandates across EMEA.
James Watfa
James is a pioneer of RPO solutions in the Middle East having founded Executive Solutions in 2008 to answer the call for high quality recruitment at scale across the burgeoning economies of the Arabian Gulf. This close-knit business has prospered since, and in 2024 has been acquired by global superpower, Hudson RPO, with the aim of taking the firm to the next stage of it’s operational and strategic growth. James is a UK trained recruiter, a passionate client partner who has led some of the most exciting RPO projects in the region, including the flagship Dubai Expo 2020.
Stephen Fitzgerald
Stephen is the Asia Pacific Regional Director of People, Technology, Implementation, and Analytics for Hudson RPO. With over 25 years of experience in HR, technology programs, and business operations, he brings expertise to organizations seeking to transform and elevate their recruitment functions.
Susan Fan
Susan manages all aspects of the Hudson RPO China business. With over 12 years business experience in the recruitment industry, including headhunting, RPO and large-scale recruitment projects, Susan uses her experience to build strong stakeholder management, people leadership and operational delivery to help our teams achieve their clients’ goals and KPIs.
Srinivasa Raghavan
Srinivasa, manages all aspects of Hudson RPO India. With extensive experience in IT Software since 1990, he has excelled in various industries like Healthcare, Finance, Logistics, Insurance, Non-Profit, and Trading/Clearing Corps. As a former CIO for a healthcare organisation and COO of an ITES firm, he achieved remarkable growth and high-profit margins. His academic credentials include an MS in CS, MBA in International Business, and a PhD in Organisation and Management. Srinivasa is known for driving success and making a lasting impact in the industry in India and beyond.
Jennifer Goodwin
Jennifer (Jen) Goodwin, Vice President of Human Resources and Deputy General Counsel for the Americas and EMEA, leads HR strategy and operations while serving on Hudson RPO’s Global People and Culture Leadership and Legal teams. With over 25 years’ experience in HR, legal, and business, she holds degrees from Marquette University and completed Wharton’s CHRO Program.
Cristine Kane
As Global Vice President – Client Success, Cristine is responsible for global operations and strategy of the Implementation team. Having worked in the industry for over 17 years, she has extensive experience designing and delivering effective workforce solutions for various Fortune 500 clients.
David Whittingham-Jones
David leads Hudson RPO’s Go-To-Market teams, driving growth in partnerships across solutions and ensuring partner value. With over 25 years’ experience in sales and operations across diverse industries and regions, he has led global client transformations and builds lasting relationships. Based in the UK, he is passionate about transforming talent acquisition.
Nabil Kamleh
Nabil Kamleh, Managing Director of Hudson Middle East and Africa, leads the firm’s regional growth and talent acquisition efforts. With nearly 15 years in recruitment, including over a decade in the GCC, he has managed high-volume hiring for global organizations. He holds degrees in Business Management and International Business from the University of Lethbridge.
Andreea Macoveschi
Andreea Macoveschi, Managing Director, Europe for Hudson RPO, is a multilingual RPO/HRO leader with extensive experience across the U.S. and Europe. She has led global talent, technology, and process transformations, implemented HR systems internationally, and managed large-scale delivery centers. Previously VP of Talent Acquisition Transformation at Korn Ferry, she holds a Master’s in Human Resources Management.