Ari Zastawna
Global Head of Talent Acquisition
Ari is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with extensive experience across financial services, executive search, and recruitment consulting. As Head of Talent Acquisition for Project Yananai, she leads the global strategy for identifying, attracting, and securing top‑tier talent for key roles across all functions and countries – building the high‑performing teams that will power our mission.
Ari has held senior talent leadership roles at major international organisations, including Director of Talent Acquisition for UK & EMEA at a global insurance brokerage, Interim Talent Acquisition Partner at a leading financial services group, and Executive Talent Partner at a global insurance company. She has also served as Talent Acquisition Manager at a multinational life insurance firm, Executive Search Practice Lead at a specialist recruitment agency, and Recruitment Business Manager at a global recruitment firm. Her experience spans executive search, volume recruitment, talent pipelining, and employer branding across multiple jurisdictions.
Ari is currently a member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, further deepening her understanding of the non‑profit sector. She is passionate about building diverse, inclusive, and resilient teams that enable Project Yananai to deliver lasting impact in the communities we serve.
