Akua Boateng
About Akua Boateng
Akua Boateng is a Talent Acquisition Manager at Sony Music Entertainment in London, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having previously held positions at Experian and Informa, among others.
Work at Sony Music Entertainment
Akua Boateng has been serving as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Sony Music Entertainment since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for leading recruitment efforts for various divisions within the company, including The Orchard, AWAL, and KNR. Her position is based in London, England, where she collaborates with hiring teams across multiple European countries, such as Spain, Italy, and Germany.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Sony Music Entertainment, Akua Boateng worked at Experian as a Talent Acquisition Partner from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she held various roles, including Technical Recruiter and Corporate Functions Partner. She also spent time at Informa as a Talent Acquisition Partner for Informa Intelligence for seven months in 2021-2022. Her experience spans several years in recruitment, focusing on technical and corporate roles.
Educational Background
Akua Boateng studied at the University of Hertfordshire, where she earned a BA Hons in Music and Entertainment Industry Management from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, she attended Saint Cecilia's Wandsworth Secondary School and Sixth Form, completing her A Levels from 2003 to 2010. Her educational background provides a foundation for her career in talent acquisition within the music and entertainment sectors.
Early Career Experience
Akua Boateng began her career in the real estate sector, working as a Weekend Negotiator at Chestertons from 2014 to 2015 and as a Lettings Assistant at Hamptons International from 2011 to 2014. She also worked as a Site Sales Assistant Negotiator at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward for two months in 2015. These early roles contributed to her skills in negotiation and client relations.
Consulting Experience
In addition to her talent acquisition roles, Akua Boateng has consulting experience from her time at McGregor Boyall. She worked as an Associate Consultant from 2016 to 2017 and later as a Consultant in Procurement from 2017 to 2018. These positions allowed her to develop expertise in recruitment strategies and client management.