Liam Digan
Head of Talent at 500 Global | Venture Capital | CIPD
The move
MoveCareem → 500 Global
TitleSenior Talent Acquisition Partner → Head of Talent
LocationUnited Arab Emirates → United Arab Emirates
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageEnglish
Years in UAE8.8
Total experience12.4 years
500 Global headcount201-500 employees
500 Global industryVenture Capital and Private Equity Principals
500 Global HQPalo Alto, California
500 Global founded2010
500 Global typePrivately Held
Career arc
- AdvisorMar 2026 — Present
Tenure Careers· United Arab Emirates
- Head of TalentJul 2025 — Present
500 Global· United Arab Emirates - Manager Selection LeadAug 2022 — Jul 2025500 Global· United Arab Emirates
- Senior Talent Acquisition PartnerNov 2021 — Oct 2022
Careem· United Arab Emirates - Global HR LeadJan 2019 — Nov 2021
Amicorp Group· Singapore - Senior Recruiter: PE & VC FundsOct 2017 — Jan 2019
Cobalt Recruitment· Singapore
- Recruiter: IB and Investment FundsDec 2013 — Oct 2017
Education
- CIPD QualificationsCIPD Level 7 AdvancedPresent
- University of WinchesterBachelor of Laws (LLB) · LawPresent
- De Montfort UniversityMaster of Laws (LL.M.) · LawPresent
Languages
- English · Native or bilingual
Top skills
CIPD qualifiedPeople DevelopmentStrategyStrategic HiringNew VenturesStart-up Ventures
About
I’ve spent the past decade working on the people side of venture, mainly helping teams grow in thoughtful, context-specific ways. These days, I'm the Head of Talent at 500 Global, with a particular interest in how talent and capital come together in emerging markets.