Amanda Gordon

Product Description

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Amanda Gordon has recruited hundreds of hard-to-hire roles. She has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of global HR management.

A seasoned recruitment professional and trusted advisor to CEOs and business leaders, Amanda Gordon has recruited for hundreds of hard-to-hire roles. She has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of global HR management. Her expertise in the technology sector extends across multiple areas including software and applications, satellite and cellular networks, IT, Internet of Things and telecoms.

Professional Focus

Leads searches for C-suite, VP, senior management and hard-to-fill roles, specializing in technology and complex, multi-stakeholder organizations
Specialized expertise in technology, including hardware, software, applications, sales & marketing, finance, satellite/cellular networks, internet of things and M2M
Full-cycle HR experience in talent acquisition, organization design and development, executive coaching, strategic HR planning, succession, corporate culture and engagement initiatives, including HR program development for M&A integration, restructuring and other change scenarios
International experience including Asia-Pacific, South America and Europe

Business Expertise

Vice President, Human Resources at ThinkRF
Vice President, Human Resources Consulting at management consulting firm Stratford Managers
Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Services at SkyWave (an ORBCOMM company), space-based global M2M industrial Internet of Things company
Director, Human Resources at Sedona Networks
Human Resources Specialist, Asia-Pacific Region at Nokia
Human Resources Manager at Televitesse (Newbridge Networks affiliate)
Human Resources Generalist with space technology firm MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (subsidiary of Maxar Technologies)
Started career as Technical Recruiter with an Ottawa-focused firm specializing in technology

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

Technology

Additional Expertise

Human Resources

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree from University of Guelph
Certification in Personal Profile Analysis from Thomas International
Certification in Negotiation for Success II – Advanced Planning from Tableforce
Certification in Project Management from McMaster University
Certification in Product Management from Product Development Institute

Affiliations & Awards

Board Member and Chair, Human Resources and Talent Committees, Kanata North Business Association Board of Directors
Member, Special Advisory Council, Ottawa-Kanata North Program Committee, Ottawa University
Member, Kanata North Technology Human Resources Leadership Council
Named to Ubiquity Global Leaderboard – Exemplary Leadership in Human Resources

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