Ayoola O.

Global Recruiter | Talent Acquisition Specialist | HR Business Partner | Startup & Scale-Up Hiring Expert I help startups, investors, renewable energy companies, venture builders, and growth-stage businesses hire exceptional talent across Africa, North America, Europe, and emerging markets. With extensive experience in global talent acquisition, executive search, workforce planning, HR operations, and organizational development, I have successfully recruited and supported teams across Renewable Energy, ClimateTech, Venture Capital, Financial Services, FinTech, Consulting, E-commerce, Development Finance, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and International Development sectors. I am currently a Talent Acquisition & HR Associate with Blue Orb LP, a New York-based renewable energy investment and development company, where I support the recruitment of senior leadership, investment, commercial, technical, and operational talent. Recent assignments have included: Managing Director, Renewables Chief Investor Relations Officer Investor Relations Associate Economist Data Scientist Customer Development Consultant Outreach Operations Strategist Renewable Energy Investment Professionals Energy Infrastructure Specialists Business Development & Commercial Leaders As a Talent Acquisition Specialist with Allied Talent Partners, a U.S.-headquartered talent marketplace with operational hubs in Kenya and South Africa, where I lead international recruitment assignments for clients across Africa and globally. I have developed and delivered candidate profiles and recruitment projects for senior and specialist positions including: Managing Director, Renewables Interim Head of Engineering (Battery & Energy Storage) Chief Investor Relations Officer Investment Directors and Investment Managers Portfolio Execution Advisors Digital Systems & GIS Specialists Bioethanol Market & Commercial Strategy Experts Civil Engineers Renewable Energy Developers Battery Manufacturing Experts EV Charging Infrastructure Specialists Transaction Legal Counsel Carbon Market & Climate Finance Specialists Agricultural & Farmer Network Experts Stakeholder Engagement Specialists Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialists Business Development Leaders Strategy & Operations Executives Energy Sector Advisors Project Finance & Infrastructure Professionals In addition, I have supported global organizations as a Remote HR Manager and HR Business Partner, helping build distributed teams across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia while implementing scalable HR systems, recruitment processes, onboarding frameworks, performance management programs, and workforce planning initiatives. What I Can Help You With? Why Clients Work With Me ✔ Experience recruiting across Africa, Europe, North America, and emerging markets ✔ Strong track record hiring executive, technical, commercial, and specialist talent ✔ Expertise supporting startups, investors, renewable energy developers, and high-growth businesses ✔ Ability to build qualified talent pipelines quickly while maintaining quality and cultural fit ✔ HR and business background with an MBA in Finance & Investment ✔ Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills Whether you need to hire a single critical leader, build an entire team, improve your recruitment process, or establish scalable HR systems, I bring a practical, execution-focused approach that helps businesses attract and retain the right talent. Let's discuss how I can support your hiring and people strategy goals.