The Class of 2026
AashirVP of Product, HCM AI Talent Management · OracleTechnologyLizzie JacobsonDirector, Recruiting · FlockEmerging TechnologyAlisa ReederHead of Talent Acquisition · Bloomingdale'sRetail & E-commerceBrenden WrightVice President, Global Talent Acquisition, Communications, and Total Rewards · VeecoManufacturing & DefenseJordyn AnthonyTalent Acquisition Director, North America · Brink’sTransportation & LogisticsClifton FarringtonHead of Talent Acquisition Operations · SIXTHospitality & TravelCarolina HerreraSenior Vice President - Head of Talent Acquisition for EMEA and Global Portfolio Management · PIMCOFinancial Services & BankingKim GoodwinDirector, Talent Acquisition and Strategy · VitalCaring GroupHealthcare & Life SciencesAnnie CulbertsonAssociate, Global Director of Talent Acquisition · GenslerAccounting & Professional ServicesDoug CislerDirector Talent Management & Acquisition · City of SeattleGovernment & Public SectorCarly DurwardHead of Talent Acquisition Transformation, QBE Group · QBE InsuranceInsuranceAlexandra PoindexterManaging Director, Field Talent · Teach for AmericaStaffing & Employment ServicesDee TorresDirector Talent Acquisition · ConstellationEnergy & UtilitiesJames RydingGlobal Talent & Executive Succession Director · dentsuMedia, Entertainment & SportsBetsy KippenhanVice President of Global Talent Acquisition, Management and Performance · ComcastGeneralAlan HenshawSenior Talent Management Integrator (CTO, Product, & Enterprise Organization) · Booz Allen HamiltonTechnologyMaggie FishDirector, Recruiting GTM & G&A · Grafana LabsEmerging TechnologyJoe AntocciVP, Head of Talent · QuinceRetail & E-commerceKelly CartwrightVP of Talent Acquisition · Shield.aiManufacturing & DefenseMarta GeraghtyDirector, Talent Acquisition · Uber FreightTransportation & LogisticsDalia BurackVice President, Talent Acquisition · Hilton Grand VacationsHospitality & TravelCelinda ApplebyDirector, Global Employee Experience - Employer Branding & EVP · VisaFinancial Services & BankingMelissa AugustDirector of Talent Acquisition · Brightview Senior LivingHealthcare & Life SciencesMadhu MenonGlobal Head and Vice President, Talent Acquisition · WiproAccounting & Professional ServicesGiavonni LucasSVP, Culture and Talent Acquisiton · NationwideInsuranceCamille MadriñalHead of Talent Acquisition · PSG Global SolutionsStaffing & Employment ServicesDesmond D'SouzaHead- Talent Acquisition (Global Project Delivery Organization) · AcwaEnergy & UtilitiesJonathan RobbinsGlobal Head of People + Culture · Inizio EvokeMedia, Entertainment & Sports
The Class of 2026Meet the Class
From our judges
“AI is an absolute game changer, and the same is true for the recruiting industry as well. This year, the TA20 honors TA leaders & recruiters at the forefront of AI and recruiting.”
Joel Cheesman
Joel Cheesman
Co-host, The Chad & Cheese Podcast
“The TA20 shines a light on those leading the AI shift in recruiting. It's a well-deserved recognition for the people supercharging real progress for their teams.”
Tim Sackett
Tim Sackett
CEO, HRUTech.com · Author · 25+ years in executive TA

The Class, by industry

20 talent leaders honored in every industry.

Technology20 seats
Emerging Technology20 seats
Retail & E-commerce20 seats
Manufacturing & Defense20 seats
Transportation & Logistics20 seats
Hospitality & Travel20 seats
Financial Services & Banking20 seats
Healthcare & Life Sciences20 seats
Accounting & Professional Services20 seats
Government & Public Sector20 seats
Insurance20 seats
Staffing & Employment Services20 seats
Energy & Utilities20 seats
Media, Entertainment & Sports20 seats
General20 seats
The Class of 2026

Congratulations to this year's TA 20.

Chosen by their peers for excelling at the intersection of AI and recruiting.

Meet the class →