Trent Cotton

Trent Cotton is an experienced professional in talent acquisition and culture, currently serving as the Head of Talent Acquisition Insights & Analyst Relations at iCIMS since June 2025, where responsibilities include championing labor market insights and promoting iCIMS as a leader in hiring trends. Concurrently, Trent serves as a Faculty Lecturer for Hacking HR and as a Thought Leader for The Human Capitalist. Previous roles include Vice President of Talent and Culture at NearshoreWorks and HatchWorks AI, where initiatives focused on integrating top-tier Latin American talent and enhancing employee experiences. Other significant positions include VP of Talent, Retention & Analytics at Bureau Veritas Group and Director of Talent Acquisition and Culture for BBVA in the USA, managing large recruiting teams and executing strategic talent initiatives. Educational credentials include a MA in Business with a Project Management focus from the University of Phoenix and a BS in Marketing Research from the University of South Alabama.