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# Matt Yates
Talent acquisition leader shaping data-driven hiring and inclusive culture at Uber.

## About

Matt Yates leads talent acquisition across EMEA for Uber and globally for Uber Eats. He focuses on using data to improve the interview process and build genuinely inclusive teams.

Over two decades in tech, media, and finance, Matt has shifted how organizations think about recruitment. He advocates for strong hiring cultures, pushing companies to move away from rigid candidate assessments and towards curating communities. He lives in Amsterdam.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2024 · July 17, 2024
Berlin, Germany
- [The right hiring culture in technology (Candidate Assessment to Curating Community)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/116-the-right-hiring) · 30 min