Michelle Gracia is an experienced recruitment professional currently serving as Team Lead Recruitment and Global Executive Talent Acquisition at BAT since June 2021. At BAT, Michelle works closely with Senior Stakeholders to manage interviewing processes, build a candidate pipeline, and maintain relationships with the global executive team, overseeing various functions including operations, marketing, and legal. Previously, Michelle held the position of Consultant Executive Search at Esade International, leading projects and influencing business strategies through market research, along with experience as a Research Consultant managing candidate relations. Early career roles included Digital Marketing Executive at Bubblegum Stuff and Interactive Media Coordinator at TELEVEN, focusing on content creation and social media campaigns. Michelle holds a Master’s degree in Consumer Behaviour from Goldsmiths, University of London.