Strategic Leadership Hiring

Secure the Visionary Leaders Your Business Needs

We find the executives who define success. A retained search partner for Ireland's most ambitious organizations, delivering confidential, rigorous leadership acquisition.

Case Studies
98%
Placement Retention
C-Suite
Level Focus
100%
Confidential
Strategy
CEO
CFO
CTO
COO
CMO

Trusted by Ireland's Market Leaders

Critical Risks

The High Cost of Leadership Failure

A mis-hire at the executive level costs 2.5x the annual salary and disrupts your entire organization.

Confidentiality Risks

Replacing a sitting executive or searching for a competitor's talent requires absolute discretion. We operate with board-level confidentiality.

The Hidden Market

Top performers aren't applying to ads. They are currently employed. We use deep market mapping to find them.

Cultural Alignment

Technical skill is not enough. We use psychometric profiling to ensure leaders fit your vision and values.

Bespoke Retained Search

We don't just fill seats; we secure competitive advantage. Our retained model ensures dedicated resources, deep market research, and a partnership approach to finding your next leader.

  • Market Mapping
    We map the competitor landscape to identify high-potential targets.
  • Psychometric Assessment
    Behavioral analysis to predict leadership performance and cultural fit.
  • Diversity Focused
    Commitment to presenting diverse slates of exceptional candidates.

Executive Functions

From functional directors to the C-Suite and Board.

Chief Executive (CEO)
Managing Director
Chief Financial Officer
Finance Director
Chief Operating Officer
Operations Director
Chief Technology Officer
IT Director
Chief People Officer
HR Director
Non-Executive Director
Board Advisory
Methodology

Rigorous Search Process

1. Define

Deep dive into strategy & culture.

2. Map

Competitor & market analysis.

3. Attract

Discreet headhunting approach.

4. Secure

Negotiation & integration.

Coverage

Strategic Locations

Dublin (HQ)
IFSC & Corporate Parks
Contact Partner
Cork
Operations & Manufacturing
Contact Partner
Global Network
International Reach
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FAQs

Executive Search FAQs

Retained search involves an upfront fee, dedicating exclusive resources to your search. It is best for senior, strategic roles. Contingent is "no win, no fee" and typically used for mid-level roles.

100%. We sign NDAs with clients. We approach candidates with discretion, never revealing your identity until you authorize us to do so. We handle sensitive succession planning regularly.

We offer a 12-month replacement guarantee on our retained executive placements. If the candidate leaves within the first year for performance reasons, we re-run the search at no additional professional fee.

A typical C-Suite search takes 8-12 weeks from brief to offer acceptance. This includes 3-4 weeks for market mapping and 4-6 weeks for interviews and assessments.

Discuss Your Leadership Needs

A confidential conversation with our Executive Search Partner is the first step. We advise on market availability, salary benchmarks, and search strategy.

  • Board-level discretion
  • Direct Partner Access
  • Immediate market feedback

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