Stephen Byrd

Stephen Byrd serves as the Vice President of Candidate Generation at Cielo Talent, focusing on integrating and transforming talent acquisition processes to enhance return on investment. Previously, Stephen held multiple leadership roles at Pontoon Solutions, including Global Program Head for Google, where responsibilities spanned financial operations strategy for a global Managed Service Provider, managing a financial lifecycle exceeding $3B annually, and driving efficiency improvements. At Adecco Group North America, Stephen directed payroll services operations and managed a substantial back-office team. With an educational background in Business Administration from Kaplan University, Stephen has a broad range of experience in compliance, client relationship management, and operational excellence across various roles and industries.