Dublin, Ireland, 18th November 2024 - Ireland's leading executive search and headhunting consultants, Principal Connections - executive search, part of Agilium Worldwide LLC (est. 1984), is thrilled to announce that the firm has been named in the "Top 10 Executive Search firms in Europe for 2024" by HR media publication, Manage HR Magazine.
Manage HR Magazine's mission is to empower HR Directors to step out of their traditional silos and embrace a strategic role for their organisations, explicitly using talent to drive business value to customers and shareholders. The Magazine has this week unveiled its official list of the top 10 executive search and headhunting firms in Europe for 2024 with Principal Connections acknowledged as Ireland's inclusion.
In formulating its selection, Manage HR Magazine asked its qualified subscribers (c.80,000 across digital and print) to nominate companies they would recommend to their peers for their exemplary executive search and headhunting services. On receiving numerous nominations from across Europe, the editorial team carefully reviewed and evaluated each nomination based on clearly pre-definied criteria which included - customer satisfaction (placement rate's, stick ratio's), market presence (brand equity, team recognition) and innovation (methodologies, processes, tools, systems) .
The most promising executive search and headhunting firms were then progressed to the final evaluation round conducted by panelists i.e. CHRO's, CEO's, Chairs etc. and other regular contributors to the Magazine. The latter were invited to help Manage HR Magazine define a conclusive list of the best executive search and headhunting from across Europe in 2024. The complete list is available to read here.
“We are thrilled to receive this tremendous acknowledgement. We have always aspired to make a lasting, positive impact – internally, with our colleagues, and externally in our work with clients and candidates,” said Managing Partner, Pat O'Donnell . “We are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, partnership and performance that inspires growth through learning and innovation. These help to fulfill our mission each day to build first class leadership teams for our clients.”
Principal Connections is Ireland's leading executive recruitment and board advisory firm and is also part of Agilium Worldwide LLC (est. 1984), ranked one of the world's top global executive search groups. (55 Offices, 30 Countries, 250 Consultants & Partners). We advise organisations of all shapes, sizes and maturity across most major industries in Ireland and the United Kingdom through the following service lines:
Executive Search
CEO & Board Search
Interim Management
Advertised Selection
Leadership Assessment & Advisory Services
Through our vast experience we understand that every client challenge and context is unique. The services we offer are therefore tailored to the individual needs of every client, offering a customised solution to even the most complex human capital challenges.
For help with your next board or executive appointment or to discuss your executive talent needs, contact us on +353 (0)1 703 88 88 or info@principalconnections.com; alternatively, you can also register your vacancy by clicking on the following Link
Dublin, Ireland – Hunt Scanlon, the market research firm and single source information provider to the human capital sector, has named Agilium Worldwide LLC in its 2024 Global 40 recruiting list of top talent providers. Principal Connections - executive search is thrilled as the Irish office of Agilium Worldwide Executive Search Group to receive this significant acknowledgement.
Each year, Hunt Scanlon reviews an exhaustive list of the top global executive search firms. Analysts look at each executive search firm in great detail. From this they formulate a list that they believe captures the top international executive headhunters who satisfy the most sensitive leadership hiring needs.
The market impact of the executive search industry has been significant, as it has more than doubled in size since 2015 and has continued to exhibit growth. According to research firm Statista, the global executive search market is estimated at €27-35 billion.
Principal Connections - executive search, is part of Agilium Worldwide Executive Search Group, one of the world’s oldest, largest and top international executive headhunters. Together with our colleagues across 55 offices in 30 countries, Agilium Worldwide offices complete 1000’s of executive search assignments each year.
Dublin, Ireland, February 01st 2021 -- The ninth Chambers Ireland National InBUSINESS Recognition Awards, took place on the later date this year, of Friday last, January 29th 2021. With Ireland now well into its third lockdown, a prestigious list of Irish businesses attended the awards which were streamed live, with Mr. Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland opening the event and MC, the renowned business journalist Vincent Wall. This year winners were selected from across 19 distinct categories based on the criteria of: 'resilience', 'exceptional performance' and their response to the 'adversity' presented by 2020.
“Market leading products and services, state of the art infrastructure and market opportunity, none of these guarantee business success. It’s the people of an organisation who define it. And more specifically, it’s the quality of leadership demonstrated by those individuals.” said Pat O’Donnell, Managing Partner of Principal Connections – executive search who took the award of "Best in Executive Recruitment".
“As a senior executive search firm, Principal Connections is in a privileged position. Each day we work towards appointing many of the senior executives and board leaders who drive Irish business.
To be recognised for excellence in this endeavour, I feel truly honoured and especially delighted to accept this prestigious award this afternoon. Despite the unique circumstances imposed by the COVID 19 pandemic, this award reflects the resilience, agility and success that Principal Connections achieved in partnership with our clients in 2020. I would like to thank each of our exceptional management consulting team, our board and international colleagues, all who share in this recognition” said O’Donnell on accepting the award on behalf of the executive search experts.
The Chambers Ireland National InBUSINESS Recognition Awards 2020/2021 Winners:
Chambers Ireland is Ireland’s largest business organisation with a network of Chambers of Commerce in every major town and region in the country.
Principal Connections is Ireland’s leading retained Senior Executive Search Firm and part of Agilium Worldwide Executive Search Group.
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