From Krakow to Hyderabad: Inside Backbase’s Global Talent Strategy

In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, host Adriaan interviews Rolando Jessurun, Global VP of Talent Acquisition at BackBase, at their new HQ in Amsterdam. Rolando shares the strategies and nuances of building large-scale development centers in Krakow and Hyderabad, including their unique challenges and successes. Rolando emphasizes the importance of cultural alignment, strategic planning, and the evolving role of technology in talent acquisition. Enjoy a deep dive into how BackBase successfully scales its global workforce. 01:10 Meet Rolando Jessurun: Background and Career Journey 04:35 The Growth and Expansion of BackBase 05:11 Challenges and Strategies in Global Talent Acquisition 09:19 Building and Managing International Development Centers 15:18 Balancing Local Presence and Leadership 15:42 Aligning Global Support Functions 15:56 Entrepreneurial Success and Accountability 16:29 Cultural Glue and Company Values 17:21 Nuances in Different Markets 19:51 Future Talent Workforce Planning 20:47 Setting Up New Hubs22:58 Managing Talent Teams 24:16 Tips for Development Centers 26:33 Future Challenges and AI Impact 27:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts___________________________Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/____________Connect with Rolando Jessurun: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolandojessurun/Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/___________________________RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml___________________________Need an External Recruitment Support?Embed Matchr’s expert recruiters directly into your team. Seamless integration for immediate impact on your hiring process. Learn more>>