Host Ryan Dull is joined by Mark Rogers, Global Executive Talent Acquisition Director of Mondelēz International. Mark shares his career journey from the military to leading TA teams across major global organizations. He discusses the evolution of TA, the impact of proactive talent pipelining and how technology is transforming recruitment strategies.

Mark highlights the importance of building an integrated talent function, the role of executive TA in cost efficiency and the key metrics Mondelēz uses to measure success. 

Key Takeaways:

(02:37) Mark's transition from the Navy to HR and TA.

(05:01) Leadership roles in college recruiting and diversity hiring.

(07:27) Moving from pharma into RPO and later to Mondelēz International.

(14:08) The impact of proactive talent pipelines and internal mobility.

(17:40) Key initiatives, including AI-driven hiring processes.

(19:36) How Mondelēz structures its TA function and measures success.

(20:50) How executive TA creates cost savings and efficiency.

(22:57) The importance of aligning TA with business strategy.

(25:16) Mark’s advice for TA professionals: stay purpose-driven and adaptable.

Resources Mentioned:

Mark Rogers

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdrogers/

Mondelēz International | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/mondelezinternational/

Mondelēz International | Website

https://www.mondelezinternational.com/

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