Max Pavier

Talent @ Phoenix Court (LocalGlobe, Latitude, Solar) | Contributor @ Lido

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

About

Talent over everything. Talent density is the only durable edge. I build organisations where talent density is the strategy, systems that attract, compound, and retain exceptional people. Experience across hypergrowth, transformation, and venture creation.

Experience

  • Talent at LocalGlobe
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Talent at Phoenix Court
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Contributor at Lido Finance
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Founding Team at Academy
    Apr 2021 - Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Co-created the concept behind Academy while at THG and helped turn it into the UK’s most selective tech talent programme, backed by LocalGlobe, Emerge Education, and leading operators and investors from across the global tech ecosystem. Drove the operational build from concept to scale, developing the talent model, culture, and partnerships that launched hundreds of people into high-growth tech roles.

  • Head of Talent at The Very Group
    Jan 2019 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Led the transformation of The Very Group’s talent function during its shift from legacy retail to a modern digital business. Built a high-performance hiring culture across the organisation, setting new standards for quality and execution. The Very Group is one of the UK’s largest online retailers, serving millions of shoppers.