Manage HR Magazine: Awards Ranking
Manage HR Magazine proudly presents the Top 10 Directors of Talent Acquisition 2026, recognizing leaders who are transforming how organizations attract and secure top talent in an increasingly competitive hiring landscape. These executives develop strategic recruitment initiatives, strengthen employer branding and leverage workforce insights to align hiring efforts with business objectives. Their leadership helps organizations build high-performing teams, improve hiring efficiency and create talent acquisition strategies that support long-term growth while meeting evolving workforce demands.
Top 10 Directors of Talent Acquisition - 2026
Chad Sobotka
Director of Talent Acquisition, Milliman
Chad Sobotka brings more than 25 years of experience across corporate recruiting and military talent acquisition. His leadership philosophy is rooted in customer service and servant leadership, principles shaped through 13 years with Navy Recruiting Command and more than 25 years of military service. He is committed to building trust, supporting teams, and helping others succeed.
Paul Touma
Director Talent Acquisition, Tutor Perini Corporation
Paul Touma serves as Director of Talent Acquisition at Tutor Perini Corporation. His recruiting background spans general contracting and engineering consulting, with deep exposure to infrastructure-heavy sectors. Touma’s work reflects a hiring view built around specificity, where each search has to match the work behind the title.
Jeff Gullett
Director of Talent Acquisition, Kemper
Jeff Gullett serves as Director of Talent Acquisition at Kemper, a specialized insurer. His role focuses on recruiting strategy for a business where hiring has to support regulated work, customer service needs, shifting workforce expectations and hiring-market pressure. He brings talent acquisition closer to business needs while keeping human judgment visible in each hire.
