Maria Khandros is a seasoned professional in talent acquisition and human resources with extensive experience leading recruitment efforts across various sectors. Currently serving as the Global IT Talent Acquisition Lead at Social Discovery Group since December 2023, Maria manages a team responsible for the entire recruitment lifecycle, emphasizing process optimization and data-driven strategies. Prior to this role, Maria held the position of Head of Talent Acquisition and Adaptation at Liga Stavok, overseeing the development of international recruitment strategies. Maria's earlier career at Hays spanned multiple leadership roles, focusing on legal, HR, and finance recruitment, while also emphasizing team development and business growth. Maria began the professional journey at Kelly Services CIS, where foundational skills in candidate assessment and client communication were developed. Maria holds a degree in personnel management from the State University of Management.