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Principal Connections - executive search, is a leading executive search firm and is part of Agilium Worldwide LLC (est. 1984), independently ranked one of the World’s Top Global Executive Search Groups. (55 Offices, 30 Countries, 250+ Consultants).
Principal Connections has recently been ranked one of the "Top 10 Executive Search firms in Europe for 2024" by HR media publication, Manage HR Magazine, and that's for a reason. Our executive search and headhunting firm is best known for its track record of handling highly confidential and complex C-Suite, D-Suite, CEO and Board recruitment assignments. We're not just another firm; we're a testament to excellence in executive search.
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Principal Connections Named in the Top 10 Executive Search and Headhunting Firms in Europe Dublin, Ireland, 25th September 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 […]
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HR Directors Report
HR Directors Consensus 2024: The shape of the HR Director role A report brought to you by Principal Connections' HR Executive Search Practice At Principal Connections, we partner with many of Ireland’s most senior HR Directors seeking to appoint the best leadership talent at home and from abroad. In addition, we also regularly advise […]
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Pat O'Donnell, Managing Partner at Principal Connections explains the benefits of using an executive search firm. According to numerous well documented studies, between 50 - 70% of executives fail inside their first 18 months in post. Hence why in times of change, a key executive-level hire can mean the difference between success and catastrophe. Last […]
CFO Consensus
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CFO Consensus (Ireland) 2023: The shape of the CFO role Principal Connections’ is a market leader in the recruitment of the most senior CFO's and Finance Directors across Ireland and the United Kingdom. In our view, the responsibilities of the CFO have become broader and more diverse than ever with the increased adoption of digital […]
Senior Appointments
THE LATEST EXECUTIVE & BOARD APPOINTMENTS Principal Connections - executive search issues a circular synopsising the latest Senior, Executive and Board Appointments that have been announced for the preceding weeks across Ireland, the UK and sometimes further afield.
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TOP GLOBAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRMSAgilium Worldwide LLC in Hunt Scanlon's Global Top 40 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 […]
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PRINCIPAL CONNECTIONS UNDERGOES MANAGEMENT BUY-OUT Dublin, Ireland, 11th April 2024 - Principal Connections – executive search is pleased to announce that Pat O'Donnell, Director and Managing Partner, has successfully completed a Management Buy-out obtaining full ownership of the firm by acquiring the shareholding interests previously held by Director and Chairperson Hilarie Geary and Shareholder Gary […]
DE&I Report
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consensus (DE&I) 2023: How far have organisations across Ireland come As Executive Headhunters, Principal Connections partners with many of the most noteworthy organisations across Ireland and the United Kingdom seeking to appoint diverse executive, CEO and board leadership talent. In our view, DE&I is integral to the success of businesses today. […]
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DE&I Report
IRISH BOARDS MAKING GENDER BALANCE PROGRESS The fifth annual report of the Balance for Better Business Review Group, published today (November 21st 2022), reveals that Irish businesses have made significant progress in achieving gender balance at Board level over the past year. The report was launched by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment […]
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NEW PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT Dublin, Ireland, October 25, 2022 – Principal Connections — executive search, part of Agilium Worldwide LLC, has announced the appointment of Mark Middleton to Partner. Mr. Middleton joined Principal Connections – executive search in early 2018 as a Practice Leader specialising in high-level executive and senior management appointments from Head of Function […]
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NEW EXECUTIVE SEARCH PRACTICE LEADER ANNOUNCEMENT Dublin, Ireland, October 04, 2022 – Principal Connections — executive search, part of Agilium Worldwide LLC, has announced the appointment of Eilish Devine as Practice Leader - Executive Search. Having initiated her career in the human capital management industry in 2006, Ms. Devine will focus her time on Board, […]
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NEW PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT September 06th, 2022 - Principal Connections - executive search, part of Agilium Worldwide LLC, one of the world’s top global executive search firms, has announced the appointment of Darren McCabe to Partner. Mr. McCabe joined Principal Connections – executive search in early 2017 as a Practice Leader and during his time has […]
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