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Alex Ganukov

Strategic HR/TA Leader | Scaling Tech & AI | Top 10 Global Mentor

Alex Ganukov - iknowly Consultant

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Director Talent Acquisition at Billie

HRM at University of London

15+ years experience

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Best suited for quick check-ins and light guidance

150/ month
  • 3 calls/month (60min/call)
  • Unlimited Q&A via chat
  • Expect responses in 1–2 days
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7-day free trial: you won’t be charged if you cancel within the trial.

About me

iknowly mentor since Feb 2026

I am a Strategic HR/TA Leader with over 14 years of experience in building scalable People Infrastructure for high-growth tech companies and global giants like Google. My approach integrates Talent Acquisition and Talent Management to create ecosystems that foster hiring excellence and high-performance culture. I specialize in executive hiring, AI-enhanced sourcing, and global expansion, while also focusing on data-driven decision-making and organizational design. As a Top 50 global mentor on ADPList, I am dedicated to shaping the next generation of Talent leaders.

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What I Can Help You With?

Leadership Development

Master the art of enabling others. Strategies for servant leadership, performance management, and fostering growth in high-pressure environments.

AI Career Guidance

Insider guidance on the AI talent landscape. Learn to decode the market, pivot your experience, and land roles in the next generation of AI companies.

Interview Coaching

Train your team to hire better. Learn to design structured interview loops, remove bias, and assess for 'Builder' DNA vs. corporate fluff.

LinkedIn Optimization

Turn your profile into a magnet. Insider tips on headlines, summaries, and keywords that make Headhunters stop scrolling and contact you.

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Navigate cultural nuances in scaling tech companies. Learn to build trust, manage stakeholders, and drive performance across international teams.

Strategic Thinking

Turn TA into a business driver. Learn to build data-backed strategies, manage C-level expectations, and solve complex scaling challenges.

Scaling

Navigate the shift from startup chaos to scalable structure. Strategies for rapid headcount growth (Series A+) while maintaining quality and speed.

Skills

Talent AcquisitionManagementProfessional MentoringCoaching & MentoringCareer Counseling

Work experience

2022/04 - Present

Director Talent Acquisition BillieBerlin, Germany

Leading talent acquisition efforts to enable companies to grow their business with innovative online payment solutions.

2020/05 - 2022/04

Head of Talent & Expansion Strategy AutoScout24Munich, Germany

Managed workforce expansion and operational setup, driving headcount growth and revitalizing the Employee Value Proposition.

2019/05 - 2020/05

Talent Acquisition Lead GoogleSingapore, Singapore

Partnered with engineering leadership to staff technical infrastructure roles, focusing on operational excellence and talent strategy.

Education

2020/01 - 2020/01

OtherUniversity of London HRMLondon, United Kingdom

A practical guide to managing people at work.

2012/01 - 2016/01

Bachelors DegreeSaint Petersburg State University PsychologySaint-Petersburg, Russia

2005/01 - 2007/01

Bachelors DegreeSaint Petersburg State University Philosophy and Religious StudiesSaint-Petersburg, Russia