Stewart Birch

Stewart Birch is an experienced Talent Acquisition and HR professional with a strong background in managing talent operations across various industries including Technology, Engineering, and Data Science. Currently serving as the Talent Acquisition Manager for EMEA & APAC at OpSec Security since April 2023, Stewart has previously held leadership roles such as Head of Talent Acquisition at Cision and Head of Talent and HR Operations at Accenture. With expertise in driving operational excellence and embedding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, Stewart has a proven track record of overseeing large-scale recruitment operations, managing substantial budgets, and enhancing employer branding across regions including the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and India. Stewart's earlier roles also include project management at Korn Ferry, executive recruitment at Amec Foster Wheeler, and employer liaison at Northumbria University, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from The Manchester Metropolitan University.