Nicky Vallelly

Nicky Vallelly

Head of Talent Acquisition

Wayve

Nicky is the Head of Talent Acquisition at Wayve, a cutting-edge UK startup revolutionising self-driving car technology through artificial intelligence. At Wayve, Nicky and her team are on a mission to hire world-class researchers and engineers, driving the advancement of the first embodied AI products for the automotive industry. Before joining Wayve, Nicky spent six impactful years at Google DeepMind, where she led the Talent Attraction and Engagement function. Her extensive experience spans searching for and engaging with top-tier global AI talent, building diverse and high-performing teams, and supporting businesses through periods of rapid growth.