Michael Gilchrist

Michael Gilchrist currently serves as the Director of Recruitment Operations at National Grid, overseeing the Global Recruitment Operations and Analytics team and leading a digital transformation program aimed at enhancing candidate and hiring manager experiences. Previously, Michael held the position of Talent Acquisition Operations Manager at Legal & General, where efforts focused on building operational excellence and improving recruitment outcomes. Michael's extensive background includes a global role as Senior Manager of Recruitment Operations at Qatar Airways, with responsibilities for talent acquisition processes and employer branding, and a significant tenure at Emirates that included managing a large-scale recruitment team and various HR roles. Michael's career commenced as an HR Manager at Walmart Canada, following a foundational role as a Training Support Specialist at Bluenotes. Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from The University of Lethbridge.