Ashby
Anthony Dacres
Summary
Experienced HR leader with a track record of scaling businesses while building cultures that stick. Known for blending strategic thinking with hands-on execution — from designing performance frameworks to coaching leaders through change. Data-driven, emotionally intelligent, and always focused on creating meaningful employee experiences that drive results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
People Consultant, Contract
Project A
05.2025 - Current
- Lead People operations across Germany and the UK, supporting workforce growth in Tech, Robotics Engineering, and GTM functions through strategic workforce planning.
- Implement a modern People tech stack to enable operational scale, enhance employee experience, and support hyper growth readiness.
- Build and manage high-performing HR teams across EMEA, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across the employee lifecycle.
- Leverage people analytics and hiring data to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Head of People & Talent
Technimove
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and executed a comprehensive People strategy, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement and a 15% reduction in turnover.
- Implemented a modern People tech stack (Ashby, HiBob, iMocha, Culture Amp), streamlining operations and reducing admin workload.
- Introduced a performance management framework, boosting employee output by 18% and increasing eNPS by 20%.
- Built leadership development programs, equipping managers with tools to lead effectively and reducing turnover by 10%.
- Rolled out company-wide OKRs, increasing alignment, accountability, and engagement across all levels.
Global Director
Fearless
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Built and scaled the People function, supporting organizational growth and aligning HR operations with business needs and compliance standards.
- Improved workforce diversity by 25% and reduced time-to-fill by 30% by embedding inclusive hiring practices and streamlining internal processes.
- Reduced cost-per-hire by 230% and improved quality of hire by 35% through strategic budget management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Designed and implemented onboarding and career development frameworks, empowering employee growth and improving retention.
- Partnered with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business goals, while driving DEI, performance, and employee development initiatives.
EMEA Regional Director, People Consultancy
Talentful
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Advised scaling businesses across Europe (e.g. Miro, Personio, Gorillas, Pandora) on People and Talent strategies, aligning HR practices with rapid growth and transformation.
- Led a global People & Talent team of 45, delivering across EMEA and achieving a 50% reduction in time-to-hire through operational excellence and innovation.
- Implemented a company-wide performance management framework, increasing productivity by 33% and supporting long-term talent development.
- Developed scalable onboarding, sourcing, and client onboarding processes, improving client satisfaction by 70% and enhancing delivery consistency.
- Built and executed global People strategies, including EVP design, career development frameworks, and leadership coaching — driving retention, engagement, and capability growth.
Head of People & Talent
Nested
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Grew headcount from 70 to 140 employees, driving growth through effective retention and employee engagement strategies.
- Positioned Nested as a top employer of choice, increasing candidate interest and employee satisfaction through strong culture and branding.
- Enhanced employee relations, performance management, and staff development, fostering a values-driven culture across the employee lifecycle.
- Supported the business through the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering impactful training and development programs to maintain morale and productivity.
- Partnered with the founder to shape and execute the people strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term growth.
Global Head of People
SproutIT CTS
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Supported organizational growth from 20 to 200 employees, aligning people operations with business needs and saving £550,000 through internal capability building.
- Positioned the company as a top employer, winning the LinkedIn Talent Brand Award (2020) and ranking 2nd in Tech Best Places to Work (2019).
- Boosted Glassdoor rating from 2.2 to 4.3 and improved retention by 10%, saving £100,000 through targeted engagement and culture initiatives.
- Developed scalable onboarding and training programs, reducing ramp time by 2 months and increasing productivity by 20%.
- Led employee feedback and workforce planning, using insights to drive engagement, performance, and alignment with business goals.
Global Head of People
Admedo
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Saved £300,000 by building an in-house recruitment strategy and scaling the company from 20 to 150 employees.
- Implemented HR and operational best practices, improving efficiency across people, talent, and facilities functions.
- Developed a compelling EVP and launched an employee referral scheme, enhancing talent attraction and retention.
- Oversaw the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a consistent and values-driven experience.
- Advised the CEO on people strategy, contributing to long-term planning and leadership effectiveness.
Education
Postgraduate Certification - Human Resources Management
Open University Business School
01.2020
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration
Open University Business School
01.2015
BA Hons - Music Theory & Production
University of East London
01.2007
Skills
- Team leadership
- Employee engagement initiatives
- Performance management expertise
- Effective implementation of D&I programs
- Cultural change leadership
- Skilled in navigating organizational change
- Expertise in fostering positive workplace interactions
- Strategic employer branding
- Experience with multiple HRIS & HRMS platforms
- Project planning
Accomplishments
- Scaled organizations from Seed to Series C, growing headcount from 20 to 400+ across EMEA while aligning HR operations with business goals.
- Built and led high-performing HR and TA teams, delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes across recruitment, onboarding, and employee experience.
- Reduced time-to-hire by 50% and saved £1.5M+ in recruitment fees through scalable frameworks and internal capability building.
- Improved employee engagement (+20%), retention (+15%), and eNPS (+20%) through performance management and values-driven culture initiatives.
- Increased productivity by 33% and internal mobility through structured onboarding and career development frameworks.
- Boosted Glassdoor rating from 2.2 to 4.3 and positioned companies as top employers, winning multiple talent brand awards.
- Implemented modern HR tech stacks (HiBob, Ashby, Metaview) and integrated AI tools to streamline sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
- Developed EVP and DEI strategies that enhanced employer brand visibility and increased talent pool diversity.
Software
Greenhouse
HiBob
Metaview
Gem
IMocha
Team Tailor
LinkedIn Life
LinkedIn Recruiter
BambooHR
Workday
Culture Amp
Timeline
People Consultant, Contract
Project A
05.2025 - Current
Head of People & Talent
Technimove
01.2024 - 05.2025
Global Director
Fearless
01.2023 - 11.2023
EMEA Regional Director, People Consultancy
Talentful
03.2021 - 01.2023
Head of People & Talent
Nested
01.2020 - 01.2021
Global Head of People
SproutIT CTS
03.2017 - 01.2020
Global Head of People
Admedo
03.2015 - 03.2017
Postgraduate Certification - Human Resources Management
Open University Business School
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration
Open University Business School
BA Hons - Music Theory & Production
University of East London
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