Ismahan A.

Ismahan A. has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Currently, they hold the position of SVP, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at The Economist since July 2022. Prior to this, they worked at GroupM, where they held multiple roles including Associate Director, Senior Talent Business Partner from July 2021 to July 2022. Ismahan also served as an Associate Director, Talent Business Partner from January 2021 to July 2021 at GroupM.

Before joining GroupM, Ismahan worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Publicis Media from September 2018 to February 2020. Ismahan also gained experience in talent acquisition at Dentsu Aegis Network, where they served as a Research Lead from January 2018 to September 2018.

Other notable positions in their career include Recruitment Lead at Royal Trinity Hospice from July 2014 to August 2017 and Head of Talent (Programming) at Legacy Film Festival from March 2010 to July 2014.

Prior to transitioning to the talent acquisition field, Ismahan worked in the music industry, holding roles such as Head of Talent (Founder) at D2S Entertainment from February 2006 to March 2010, Senior Production Manager at Def Jam Recordings from October 2002 to December 2005, and Artist Liaison and Production Manager at Arista Records from August 2000 to September 2002.

Ismahan'scareer began as an A&R Intern at Fusion Records from February 1999 to June 2000. With their extensive experience in talent acquisition and the music industry, Ismahan A. brings a unique perspective to their current role at The Economist.

Ismahan A. holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management (CIPD Accredited) from Birkbeck, University of London, with a focus on Organisational Psychology. Additionally, they completed studies in Media & Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London. Ismahan A. also attended OSG SEVENWOLDEN in the Netherlands, although no degree or field of study information is provided.