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Tim McElhone
Director of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management
Colas USA
Nominated For: The Exceptional Leader Award
This award honors senior leaders who are championing the future of early career hiring within their organizations. These individuals are making the case for investing in Gen Z talent, guiding their teams through transformation, and aligning leadership around the importance of connecting with the next generation. They are bold advocates for candidate experience, early talent strategy, and using innovative approaches to close the gap between what Gen Z candidates expect and how companies show up.
From the Community: Why this Nominee Stands Out
To be considered for the CRCAs, individuals had to be nominated by a peer, manager, colleague, or direct report. This quote was shared by the person who nominated this person for recognition, highlighting the impact and excellence they’ve demonstrated.
“Tim has transformed our talent acquisition team and is setting the standard for our company globally.”
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