Profiles – First Advantage APAC

Brad Doctor

Ethan Smith — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:36:08 +0000

Brad Doctor started his tenure as Chief Information and Security Officer at First Advantage in March 2025. He is a highly accomplished business executive with more than 20 issued patents to his name. Mr. Doctor also has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions and driving successful projects at a variety of companies including VMware, Lumen Technologies, and various startups.

At VMware, Mr. Doctor played a key role in driving the company’s information security strategy and growth, leveraging his extensive expertise in all areas of information security. Prior to VMware, he spent five years at Lumen, where he played a pivotal role in starting and growing their MSSP business.

Mr. Doctor is known for his ability to think creatively and strategically, and for his strong communication and leadership skills. He is highly respected by his colleagues and peers and has a reputation for delivering exceptional results.

Jon Black

Ethan Smith — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:24:13 +0000

SVP IT Operations

Steven Marks

Ethan Smith — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:14:59 +0000

Steven assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of First Advantage in November 2024. Steven is committed to driving financial excellence and supporting First Advantage’s strategic objectives, leveraging his expertise to enhance the Company’s financial performance and operational efficiency.

Steven has been with the Company since 2016, serving as Chief Accounting Officer since February 2022 where he has played a pivotal role in overseeing the Company’s financial reporting and accounting functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial matters. Prior to this position, Steven held the title of Senior Vice President, Accounting and Controller, where he led various accounting initiatives and contributed to the Company’s financial strategy. His extensive experience also includes accounting and financial reporting roles at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, where he honed his skills in financial management and reporting. Steven began his career in public accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he developed a solid foundation in auditing and financial analysis.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accounting from the University of Florida, and he is a licensed CPA in Georgia.

Beth Price

Ethan Smith — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:14:12 +0000

Beth Price is the Chief People & Culture Officer at First Advantage, where she leads the team responsible for aligning workplace culture with the company’s mission, vision, and FA 5.0 strategy. Under her leadership, the People & Culture team is focused on enabling employee success and fostering an environment that promotes engagement, inclusion, and well-being.

Beth joined First Advantage in a legal capacity, initially serving as Senior Associate Counsel. Over time, she advanced through several leadership roles within the Legal department, ultimately becoming Senior Vice President, Employment Counsel. Her deep expertise in employment law and human resources has uniquely positioned her to lead the People & Culture function with strategic insight and operational excellence.

Since being named Chief People & Culture Officer in November 2024, Beth has helped lead the successful integration of Sterling’s workforce into the broader First Advantage organization, focusing on aligning people strategies, processes, and culture.

Before joining First Advantage, Beth held roles at Microsoft and FCCI. She holds multiple certifications from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Beth earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law.

Douglas Nairne

Ethan Smith — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 05:57:51 +0000

Douglas Nairne은 아시아태평양(APAC), 인도, 유럽, 중동 및 아프리카(EMEA) 지역에서 퍼스트 어드밴티지의 운영을 담당하고 있습니다.

퍼스트 어드밴티지에 합류하기 전 고위험 국제 모바일 전문가를 채용하는 고용주를 위한 신원조회/사전고용심사 회사인 Dataflow Group의 회장 겸 최고경영자(CEO)를 역임했습니다. 그의 리더십 아래 Dataflow는 2014년 사모펀드 회사인 EQT에 매각되었습니다. Douglas는 2018년까지 CEO로서의 역할을 계속 수행했으며, 이후 고문직으로 전환하여 2021년까지 재직했습니다.

과거에는 캐나다 육군장교, 사우스차이나모닝포스트 기자, IntegraScreen의 최고운영책임자(COO) 등의 직책을 역임했습니다. 그는 홍콩에 기반을 두고 있으며 20년 넘게 중국에 거주하고 있습니다.

Douglas는 매니토바 대학교에서 학사학위, 홍콩대학교에서 저널리즘 석사학위, 홍콩과학기술대학교와 노스웨스턴 대학교 켈로그 경영대학원에서 경영학 석사학위를 취득했습니다.

Bret Jardine

Ethan Smith — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:39:45 +0000

Bret Jardine은 퍼스트 어드밴티지의 수석부사장, 법률고문이자 비서실장으로 근무하면서 기업지배구조부터 소송 관리 및 컴플라이언스에 이르는 모든 법무 업무를 담당하고 있습니다. 30년 이상 실무에 종사한 그는 2004년부터 기업거래업무와 기업지배구조를 퍼스트 어드밴티지에 도입했을뿐만 아니라 상업 소송, 규제 조사를 포함하여 소송전문가로서 경력을 쌓았습니다.

그는 퍼스트 어드밴티지의 핵심 사업인 스크리닝을 최전선에서 이끌고 있으며 공정신용보고법(FCRA) 및 백그라운드 스크리닝과 관려된 미국 주법률에 대한 전문성을 보유하고 있습니다. 또한 서비스 제공 시 FCRA 준수와 관련하여 회사에 포괄적인 지침을 제공할 뿐만 아니라 백그라운드 스크리닝 보고서 사용과 관련된 법적 문제에 대해 퍼스트 어드밴티지 고객에게 정기적으로 인사이트를 제공하고 있습니다.

Bret은 웨비나, 고객 자문위원회 회의, 세미나에서 외부 변호사와의 패널 토론에 자주 참여하여 고용주 및 스크리닝 업계와 관련된 모범 사례와 이슈를 적극 다루고 있습니다. 또한 스크리닝 서비스 분야에서의 퍼스트 어드밴티지의 글로벌 입지를 공고히 하였으며, 컴플라이언스 운영팀을 감독하며 개인정보보호법 및 규정에 중점을 두고 퍼스트 어드밴티지와 글로벌 고객 모두에게 유용한 지침을 제공합니다.

Joelle Smith

Ethan Smith — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:35:57 +0000

Joelle has held leadership roles within First Advantage (FA) since 2017, advancing from Executive Vice President to Chief Experience Officer, to President, Data, Technology, and Experience in 2022, and most recently to President, First Advantage. Joelle maintains responsibility for the organization’s global product and technology P&L, which includes strategy, innovation, and development for all products and services offered by FA, and the global go-to-market teams, including sales, customer success, and marketing. Passionate about the positive impact inclusivity has on organizational culture, Joelle has also served as the executive sponsor of the Women’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) since 2021.

Joelle’s ability to achieve results is noticed throughout the industry. In 2022, Joelle was awarded TAtech’s “Most Influential Talent Acquisition Thought Leader” and Constellation Research, “BT 150” for outstanding achievement in Business Transformation, she is passionate about leading by example and delivering valuable business outcomes.

Prior to joining FA, Joelle held numerous executive roles in the technology consulting industry, where she drove corporate strategy and transformational change resulting in accelerated growth, improved financial performance, and market differentiation.

Joelle holds a Bachelor of Science from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and was selected to the inaugural class of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School Woman on Boards.

Scott Staples

Ethan Smith — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 04:18:40 +0000

Scott Staples는 퍼스트 어드밴티지의 최고경영자(CEO)를 맡아 회사의 전략적 방향과 성장을 족친할 수 있도록 조직에 지침과 리더십을 제공하고 있습니다.

2017년 퍼스트 어드밴티지에서 근무를 시작하기 전에는 1999년에 설립된 Mindtree의 공동창립자였습니다. Mindtree는 40억 달러 이상의 매출과 86,000명 이상의 직원을 보유한 세계 최대 규모의 글로벌 IT 서비스 기업 중 하나입니다. Scott은 Mindtree에서 근무하는 동안 미주 지역 사장을 역임하며 글로벌 버티컬 마켓 부문을 이끌었습니다. 그는 ‘성장기업가’로 인정받아 2015년 기술 서비스 부문에서 Ernst & Young의 올해의 기업가로 선정되기도 했습니다.

Scott은 업계 간행물, 저널, 웨비나 및 컨퍼런스에 적극적으로 기여하고 있습니다. 그는 델라웨어 대학교에서 영어학 학사학위, 뉴저지 주 매디슨에 있는 페어리 디킨슨 대학교에서 경영학 석사학위를 취득했습니다.