Vita

Vanessa Raath helps recruiters use AI to find hidden talent, build standout brands, and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world of work. A globally recognised keynote speaker and sourcing strategist, Vanessa has trained thousands of recruiters across 100 countries since launching her business in 2019. Her hands-on style and practical methods have transformed how recruiters uncover hard-to-find candidates and craft outreach that actually gets replies. With a background in teaching, agency recruitment, and internal talent acquisition, Vanessa brings structure, humour, and practical wisdom to every session. She is especially known for sparking those “aha” moments that change careers on the spot. Vanessa is a subject matter expert in the AI for recruitment space. Since 2023, she has trained thousands of recruiters on how to work with large language models, build their own custom GPTs, and use emerging tools designed specifically for the recruitment industry. Her focus is on helping recruiters boost efficiency, unlock creativity, and adopt AI in ways that support rather than replace the human touch. She has delivered talks on five continents (still chasing that sixth) and when she is not training or keynoting, you will find her chasing tech trends, camera shots, or whales off the coast of South Africa.