Experience

WhiteCrow Research

• India
• Human Resources Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Head of Talent Research, Executive Solutions

  • May 2022 - Present

  Christine Swain is the Head of Talent Research, based on the South Coast of the United Kingdom leading the research teams in EMEA and working extensively with Boards, CEOs and senior executives supporting their talent management needs. She has conducted searches for organisations in the energy, technology, infrastructure and diversified manufacturing space. She has an in depth understanding of different European cultures, countries and business practices, as well as the delivery of highly confidential senior level Board and C- Suite retained search and interim mandates for 'Blue Chip' and major Private Equity international clients. Show less

• Talent Research Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2022

  WhiteCrow Research is a Talent Intelligence, Sourcing and Executive Search company that actively supports Internal Talent Acquisition teams and the HR community. With a footprint in APAC, EMEA and North America we serve a wide variety of companies from some of the hottest start-ups to over 80 of the Fortune 500. Organisations partner with WhiteCrow for many different reasons be it to extend the reach, capacity, bandwidth, or capability of their Talent Acquisition function. Talent Intelligence & Insights Intelligence on competitors, peers or the marketplace so that our clients can make more informed evidence-based people decisions, be it for talent landscaping, new market entry, gender or ethnic diversity benchmarking or as a precursor to recruitment. Data gathering can span organisational structures, reporting matrixes, team compositions as well as individuals occupying specific roles.Tactical SourcingResearch led solution that primarily targets passive talent to close management, niche, or specialist roles where traditional sourcing channels are less effective. Strategic SourcingThis approach is typically deployed to build pipelines of pre-qualified external talent to support succession planning, boost bench strength or meet forward resource demands.Executive Search & SolutionsFor senior management and leadership roles WhiteCrow provide an intelligence led, confidential service that delivers similar desired outcomes to traditional head-hunters, but at a significantly lower cost due to our deconstructed approach and flat fee pricing model. Digital PlatformAcross all services, Stakeholders are granted access to WhiteCrow’s GDPR compliant digital platform “Aegis” from where they can oversee the entire process, collaborate with colleagues, download insights on the talent landscape and generate reports. Show less



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2015

  Working in partnership with progressive organisations to deliver creative and cost effective sourcing solutions including market mapping, competitor intelligence, talent pooling and talent communities. Working in partnership with progressive organisations to deliver creative and cost effective sourcing solutions including market mapping, competitor intelligence, talent pooling and talent communities.



Career Break

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Break

  • Dec 2005 - Dec 2010

  Maternity leave ... Maternity leave ...



Otterrisk Solutions

• Insurance

• Medical Underwriter

  • Apr 2004 - Nov 2005

  Assessing high risk life cover for clients. Assessing high risk life cover for clients.



Standard Life

• Initial Medical Underwriter

  • Jan 1995 - Apr 2004

  Assessing Life cover for Independent Financial Advisers Assessing Life cover for Independent Financial Advisers