Margarida Afonso

Hi 👋 I'm Maggie, a Talent Partner with a strong track record of scaling engineering and product teams across high-growth, product-led startups and scaleups. Over the years, I’ve developed a knack for finding niche talent, running structured hiring processes, and partnering closely with Engineering and Product leaders to build efficient, data-driven ways of working. I’m passionate about creating hiring experiences that feel thoughtful and human, whether that’s improving candidate journeys, strengthening employer brands, or designing processes that help teams move faster without compromising on quality. I’m currently part of the Canda team, where we partner with ambitious companies across the UK, Europe, the US, and GCC to help them scale. We work as embedded partners, supporting founders and teams to build world-class functions through a mix of talent strategy, hands-on hiring, and operational excellence. If you’re scaling your team and want to understand how we partner with high-growth teams at Canda, feel free to reach out.