May Mostafa

Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact hiring solutions across global markets. I specialize in attracting and securing senior leadership and C-suite talent — enabling business transformation and organizational growth.
In my recent role at AkzoNobel, I led global TA across 150+ countries, introducing AI-driven hiring tools, enhancing SAP SuccessFactors, and delivering data-led DEI and employer branding initiatives. I successfully led searches and placements for key leadership roles, including Regional HR Directors, Finance Directors, and Commercial VPs across EMEA and Europe.
At UASC (now Hapag-Lloyd), I oversaw global corporate resourcing, managing multimillion-dollar TA budgets and leading the hiring of CIO, Global Head of Procurement, and Senior Legal Counsel roles during the company’s global expansion. My earlier experience with Barclays and InterSearch further strengthened my expertise in executive search and talent mapping for C-level and functional leadership positions in finance, logistics, and engineering sectors.
I bring a strong blend of global vision and regional know-how, backed by hands-on experience in building and scaling Talent Acquisition functions that consistently deliver top-tier leadership talent aligned to strategic business goals.