Austin Sears

Austin Sears is a seasoned recruitment professional with extensive experience in the technology sector. Currently serving as the Recruitment Functional Owner for Data at Adyen since April 2023, Austin collaborates with senior leaders and HR teams to shape data-related hiring strategies across global tech hubs in Amsterdam, Chicago, and Madrid. Previous roles include Senior Technical Recruiter at Miro and Principal Technical Recruiter at Unity, where Austin focused on scaling engineering functions and hiring for complex technical roles. Austin's background also includes positions as Talent Relationship Manager and Technical Sourcer at Zalando SE, as well as experience at Wolt, Yousician, and earlier roles in diverse environments. Austin holds multiple degrees in sociology and urban studies from institutions such as the University of Helsinki and Loyola University Chicago.