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Beyond Networks and Job Boards: The Minimum Standard for Senior Hiring in FinTech
Ask any senior leader about their hiring regrets and most will tell you, “We thought we knew the right person, until they weren’t.”...

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Aug 204 min read


The CEO Role (PCF 8) in Irish Financial Services Start-Ups: The Strategic Cornerstone
When establishing a regulated financial services firm in Ireland for the first time, selecting the right Chief Executive Officer (PCF 8)...

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Aug 53 min read


Ireland’s MiCA Moment: Why the Real Winners Will Be Talent, Not Just Tech
Yesterday’s news was hard to miss: Kraken, the global crypto exchange, became the first to secure a MiCA licence from the Central Bank of...

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Jun 262 min read


The Talent Cost of Playing to the Middle
Why ‘Median’ Isn’t a Hiring Strategy in Regulated and Scaling Firms When it comes to senior hiring, especially in regulated sectors,...

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Jun 233 min read


The Rise of the Mid-Career Portfolio Professional
Not long ago, a “portfolio career” was code for slowing down. A way for semi-retired executives to stay involved without going all-in. A non-exec here. A bit of advisory work there. Keep the mind active, keep the diary flexible.

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Jun 43 min read


Purple Squirrel Syndrome: The Silent Killer of Senior Hires
In executive search, we often hear the same line: "We’re looking for someone a bit more… unique."

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Jun 42 min read
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