Iain Banks

Iain Banks is an experienced Director and Regional Head of Talent Acquisition for Asia Pacific at American Express, leading a team of approximately 100 recruitment professionals across nine markets and overseeing the delivery of over 4,500 roles annually since January 2020. Previous roles at American Express include Operations Director for Talent Acquisition in both North America and Asia Pacific, where responsibilities included recruitment operations, sourcing strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives. Iain has a history of managing large teams and executing substantial recruitment efforts in diverse locations such as Australia, Canada, and the Philippines. Prior to American Express, Iain worked in various recruitment roles at Talent2 and Capital Consulting, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Macquarie University.