Ilja Mitrofanov

Ilja Mitrofanov is a seasoned professional in the fields of human resources and talent acquisition, currently serving as the Founder of HRnuggets.io since January 2023, where a community-driven knowledge hub is being established for global HR and talent acquisition. Ilja is also the Founder of GeekyPeople, a collective focused on ideas in People, Culture, Talent, and Tech. Previous positions include Head of People, Culture and Talent Acquisition at Softr and Lead Tech and Product Talent Acquisition at Zalando SE, where responsibilities included leading hiring efforts across multiple business units. Other notable experience includes Talent Acquisition Manager at Babbel and Co-Founder/Product Manager at startupjobs.ee. Educational credentials include a Certified Specialization in Digital Product Management from the University of Virginia, alongside multiple degrees in Sociology, Psychology, Public Administration, and Politics from institutions such as Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the University of Vienna.