Mairi Fernandez-Ares

Mairi Fernandez-Ares is a seasoned professional in talent acquisition with extensive experience in strategic talent direction. Currently serving as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Third Bridge Group Limited since February 2025, Mairi previously held the position of Director of Talent at Skyscanner, where responsibilities included overseeing talent acquisition and leadership development. Mairi's career includes roles such as Global Talent Acquisition Director, Global Talent Acquisition Lead, and Senior Recruitment Manager for Glasgow 2014 Limited, where a team of 1,200 sports professionals was recruited for a major international event. Earlier experience includes managing a volume recruitment campaign at Tesco Bank and coordinating recruitment efforts for its startup operations. Mairi's educational background includes studies at Sabhal Mor Ostaig from January 1996 to January 2000.