Ariel Sargon

About Ariel Sargon

As the Head of Talent & People Strategy and an Executive Career Coach, I bring over a decade of experience at the intersection of recruiting, human resources, and leadership development. My career has been dedicated to understanding what drives people and performance—helping professionals and organizations thrive through clarity, alignment, and intentional growth.Having worked across diverse industries and global teams, I’ve developed a strategic yet human-centered approach to talent and career development. I’ve led initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, guided executives in refining their leadership presence, and coached professionals navigating pivotal career transitions.My philosophy is rooted in the belief that success is built on self-awareness, purpose, and the courage to evolve. Whether I’m shaping talent strategies, developing future leaders, or helping individuals articulate their unique value, my passion lies in unlocking potential and accelerating meaningful success.

Experience

1. Head of Talent & Recruitment

   Echelon Ai

   May 2019 — Present

   Oversee all talent acquisition and recruitment operations for Echelon Software, leading a team that hires for engineering, product, sales, and leadership roles across global markets.Scaled the recruitment function by 300% in under 18 months, reducing time-to-hire by 40% and increasing offer acceptance rates to 92% through strategic sourcing and candidate experience enhancements.Partner closely with executive leadership to forecast hiring needs, develop workforce plans, and align recruitment strategy with company growth targets and product roadmaps.Implement data-driven hiring processes and talent analytics dashboards, improving visibility into pipeline health and enabling faster, smarter hiring decisions.Launched diversity-focused hiring initiatives that increased underrepresented talent across technical teams by 45%, reinforcing Echelon’s commitment to inclusive hiring.Built and led employer branding efforts, resulting in a 60% increase in inbound applicants and a stronger presence on platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and GitHub.Streamlined onboarding in collaboration with People Ops and Engineering, reducing ramp-up time for new hires by 25% and boosting 90-day retention across teams.

Education

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• University of Michigan

  Master of Business Administration - MBA