Quiet, focused search for senior roles

Confidential executive search for Irish and international leadership hires.

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Confidential outreach

12-week average

Ireland and international

How we work

A rigorous search process

The brief gets sharper at every stage. Senior appointments need time, evidence, and a clear decision path.

Role definitionAgree outcomes, reporting lines, scope, and the conditions for success.

Research and market mappingBuild a focused view of relevant sectors, teams, and proven operators.

Approach and assessmentMake discreet approaches, then test motivation, judgement, and evidence.

Shortlist presentationReceive a concise shortlist with clear reasons for every recommendation.

Reference and offer supportKeep communication clear through references, negotiation, and acceptance.

Typical pacing

A search with visible momentum

Weeks 1–2

BriefDefine the mandate and success measures.

Weeks 3–5

MappingResearch the market and identify suitable profiles.

Weeks 6–8

InterviewsAssess experience, motivation, and leadership style.

Weeks 9–10

ShortlistCompare evidence and agree the interview panel.

Weeks 11–12

Final decisionSupport references, offer terms, and a clean handover.

Leadership candidates and advisers discussing a structured assessment in a bright private meeting room

Evidence over instinct

Leadership assessment

More than a CV match

A strong leader must fit the work and the people around it. We examine the decisions behind the career history.

Strategic outlookCan they set direction when priorities compete?

Cultural fitWill their working style suit the organisation's real habits?

Team leadershipHow do they grow capability and handle difficult calls?

Stakeholder credibilityCan they earn trust across boards, teams, and partners?

ResilienceWhat do they do when the plan changes?

Search outcomes

Leadership hiring without noise

The right process protects the brief, the candidate experience, and the board's time.

90%of placed executives retained after two years

12 weeksaverage time for a completed search

100%confidential outreach on every mandate

Client perspective

Clear advice at decision time

"The shortlist gave our board a useful decision, rather than a stack of similar CVs. Every recommendation came with clear evidence."
Rukhsana Kuczynska, Managing Partner

"Adams Recruit handled a sensitive succession search with care. They kept the process moving, protected confidentiality, and gave us honest feedback when the brief needed to change."
Edwin Heveran, Board Chair, Irish technology group

"Why did we choose Adams Recruit? Because the team understood the role before they spoke to the market, and that discipline showed in the final appointment."
Barb Vasyliene, Chief People Officer

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