Katharine Rooney

Katharine Rooney is an accomplished talent acquisition professional with extensive experience in leading recruitment strategies across global organizations. Currently serving as VP Talent Attraction & Acquisition at Mimecast since March 2020, and previously holding roles such as Senior Director - Global Head of Talent Acquisition and Director, Talent Acquisition EMEA, Katharine has demonstrated expertise in transforming hiring processes and establishing centralized teams. Prior experience includes leading global talent acquisition at Dentsu Aegis Network, serving as Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Countrywide Plc, and various senior positions at Barclays, New Link Consulting, Ted Consulting, Direct Line Group, RBS, Hays, and Retail Human Resources. Katharine Rooney holds a BA (Hons) in Communication Studies from Sheffield Hallam University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources from TAFE NSW.