Cailean Bailey

Cailean Bailey is an experienced professional in talent acquisition and coaching, currently serving as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Cognite since 2025, where responsibilities include leading a high-performing team and facilitating the relocation of the global headquarters. Prior to this role, Cailean held several key positions, including Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Design Pickle, where global hiring efforts were spearheaded for a rapidly growing SaaS-enabled creative services company. Additional experience includes serving as Director of Recruiting at Renaissance Personnel Group, Division Manager and Regional Recruiting Lead at The ESM Group, and various coaching roles at Real Salt Lake, University of the Pacific, Yale University, and Valparaiso University. Cailean holds a Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management from Valparaiso University and a Bachelor of Arts in Management & Organizational Leadership and Communications & Rhetorical Studies from Illinois College.