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James Whitelock

Board Advisor

Marketing & talent acquisition strategist

Biography

James is an experienced marketing and talent acquisition strategist and board advisor with deep expertise in recruitment marketing, employer branding, and digital transformation. As Managing Director of ThinkinCircles, he helps recruitment agencies, employers, and RecTech providers in the UK and internationally leverage data-driven marketing strategies to drive growth, attract talent, and strengthen market position.

A recognised industry thought leader, James hosts The Marketing Rules Podcast, chairs the Association of Recruitment Marketing Agencies (AoRMA), and advises multiple growth-stage HR technology companies. He brings strategic insight, enterprise credibility, and practical delivery experience to Smart Sifty's go-to-market strategy, partnerships, and international expansion.