Brian Gilbert

About Brian Gilbert

Global talent acquisition executive with deep experience leading executive search, technical recruiting, immigration, and talent operations at scale. I’ve built and led TA organizations across high-growth startups and public companies — partnering with leaders to deliver hiring results in AI, robotics, consumer tech, software, and now healthcare.Today, I serve as Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Sourcing at Brown University Health, where I am honored to partner with an exceptional HR leadership team and oversee a 55-person TA organization supporting 12 hospitals. My focus is on building a best-in-class talent function that strengthens Brown’s ability to attract, engage, and retain top healthcare talent — ensuring our workforce is aligned with our mission of delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.Previous ExperienceMotional – Led global TA through a 3x organizational scale. Oversaw executive searches for C-suite and VP leadership, built international recruiting operations across the U.S. and Singapore, and introduced AI-driven tools (ChatGPT, SeekOut, Prelude, BrightHire) that improved efficiency and hiring outcomes. Developed a global internship program with strong FTE conversion and maintained immigration compliance (H-1B, L-1, I-140) in partnership with Fragomen.iRobot – Built the company’s first in-house global recruiting function, transitioning from an outsourced MSP model to a direct model that supported hires worldwide. Partnered with leadership to scale engineering by 10x, launch new global R&D hubs, and establish compensation, employer brand, and recruiting strategies to compete in a rapidly evolving tech market.My approach combines hands-on execution with strategic foresight. I believe in empowering teams, building scalable systems, and measuring what matters — all while ensuring an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.Core strengths:Executive & Technical Search (CTO, CFO, CHRO, CMO, VPs)Healthcare, Global TA & DEI StrategyAI & Technology Integration in RecruitingImmigration & Mobility (H-1B compliance, Fragomen partnership)Compensation Strategy (Radford, Levels.fyi)Scalable Internship & Early Talent Programs (22–25% FTE conversion)Leadership through transformation, growth, and brand evolution

Experience

1. VP Talent Acquisition & Sourcing

   Brown University Health

   Aug 2025 — Present

   I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Brown University Health as the Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Sourcing.

Education

• Plymouth State University

  Bachelors, Political Science

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Project Management
• Salesforce.com
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Recruiting
• Mobile Applications
• Leadership
• Product Management
• Screening
• Hiring
• Market Research
• Networking
• Human Resources
• Personnel Management
• Saas
• Internet Recruiting
• Negotiation
• Global Sourcing
• Client/Hiring Manager Relationships
• Contract Recruitment
• Account Management
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Mobile Devices
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Talent Management
• Strategy
• Cold Calling
• College Recruiting
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Management
• Marketing
• Employee Relations
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Solution Selling
• Professional Services
• Start-Ups
• Global Client Management