Michael O’Leary is the Chairman of the Board of Directors, at HRM and founded the business in 1992. Michael works closely with the firm's senior executives on the development and execution of business strategy and manages the advisory solutions business at HRM.

Paul O’Donnell is Chief Executive, leading selection activity throughout Ireland. Paul oversees all operational activity including people, performance, change and culture.

​As Head of Customer, Louise Haniver is responsiblie for the development and execution of marketing strategy, customer success and relationship growth. Louise is a member of HRM's Board of Management.

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Brian is Head of Finance at HRM and oversees all finance, compliance, and systems delivery operations across the business. Brian is also responsible for ensuring that the technology used by HRM delivers best in class experiences for customers, candidates and the HRM team.  Brian leads continuous improvement initiatives covering all aspects of the services provided by HRM including the development of in-house business intelligence.

Experience:  Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2002 and with over 20 years of experience working in professional firms, Brian is a member of the Board of Management and Leadership Team.  Brian is focused on the devising of long-term strategy, the development of customer products, the betterment of analytics to support outcomes for customers. 

Education / Awards:   Brian holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) from the University of Limerick and is a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Ireland.

​As Director of HRM's Corporate & Professional Services Practice and a member of the Board of Management, Arlene manages national selection activity and leads out on senior executive HR assignments.

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Shane heads up HRM’s Science & Engineering practices and specialises in senior end technical hires, predominantly into the Pharmaceutical, Bio-pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Diagnostic, Food, Beverage, and related industry sectors from Director through to Vice President level including technical C-suite search across both SMEs and multinationals within the Irish and European markets.

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Originally a Microbiologist by qualification and by experience, Shane’s deep knowledge and experience in the Life Sciences sector has given our customers an extensive technical insight into both the marketplace and the difficulties and solutions into hiring some of the markets most challenging intricate positions.

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​Shane’s industry network spans the Irish, UK, and international markets and has deep technical knowledge within a broad array of technical positions including Quality, Technical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, R&D and Engineering functions to name but a few as well as having deep senior interim solutions experience.

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​Experience:  With over 15 years’ experience in business leadership and senior level recruitment, having started his career in HRM Search Partners in 2007, Shane has been an integral part of the HRM leadership team and has since worked with a multitude of high-profile organisations supporting them with cross-border executive appointments, interim solutions, and advisory services. Shane is a member of HRM’s senior leadership team.  

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Education / Awards:  Shane holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialisation in Industrial Microbiology (honors) from University College Dublin, along with a Diploma in General management from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University as part of the MBA Programme.

As Senior Commercial Director of HRM's Supply Chain Operations & Systems Practice and a member of the Board of Management, Ciaran manages national selection activity and leads out on senior executive leadership assignments.

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Paul leads HRM’s C-suite search practice and partners closely with business leaders in multi-nationals, Irish SMEs, and start-up's to identify leadership talent and in providing advice and insight into hiring strategies that enable business success. In recent years he has worked extensively across the pharmaceutical, medical device, FMCG, retail, energy, financial and professional services sectors within the Irish and UK markets.

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Paul’s deep expertise lies in strategic leadership talent engagement, assessment, succession planning, and retention within the Irish and international markets collaborating closely with his clients on commercial, strategic, and operationally orientated executive level hires.

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Paul’s industry network spans the Irish, UK, and international markets and has deep technical knowledge within General Management, Finance, Legal & Compliance, and Commercial functions, as well as having deep senior interim solutions experience.

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Experience:  With over 17 years’ experience in business leadership and senior level recruitment, having started his career in Michael Page (FTSE 100 business) and further developing this in the largest privately owned finance recruitment firm in the UK, Paul then relocated to Ireland in 2013. In 2015 he joined the HRM leadership team and has since worked with a multitude of high-profile organisations supporting them with cross-border executive appointments, interim solutions, and advisory services. Paul is a member of HRM’s senior leadership team.  

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Education / Awards:  Paul holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Specialization in Economics & Finance (honors), along with a Diploma in General management from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University as part of the MBA Programme.

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Aisling is our Director of Engineering Practice in Ireland, where she leads the specialised engineering selection team and technical contracting business. Aisling holds commercial responsibility for new business development and client relationships across a broad range of domestic and international industry sectors including Pharma, Medical Device, FMCG, Consumer Products and Manufacturing Business Services.

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​Experience:  With over 10 years’ experience in the business, starting her career with HRM in 2013 as a Recruitment Consultant, Aisling has worked across a number of key positions within the business. Aisling has successfully supported client organisations with executive appointments, interim and consulting solutions as well as advisory services.

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​Education / Awards:  Aisling holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Philosophy from University College Dublin, along with a diploma in Commercial Operations from NCI. In addition, Aisling is a Certified performance coach at HRM.

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Ashling is our Director of Corporate and Professional Services in Ireland, where she specialises in human resources, executive search, consulting, and advisory services. Ashling holds commercial responsibility for new business development and client relationships across a broad range of domestic and international industry sectors including Pharma, Medical Device, Tech, FMCG, Start-ups, Consumer Products, Manufacturing Business Services, Public Sector & Professional Services.

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Ashling’s ability to combine market knowledge, client and candidate needs has resulted in a demonstrable successful track-record in delivering on HR executive search programs, talent advisory support, and the hiring of HR Consultants on behalf of clients. Her portfolio of clients ranges from senior management level assignments across IC, Director, VP and C-suite levels.

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Experience:  Ashling joined the firm in 2013 where she opened the Cork operations. Having commenced her career in HR, before moving into recruitment working at firms such as Lá Crème and HAYS. Ashling has built a loyal and far-reaching network that has spanned her 20 years in recruitment. Ashling is a member of HRM’s leadership team.

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Education / Awards:  Ashling holds a Bachelor of Arts from University College Cork and holds a secondary Degree in Psychology also from University College Cork.

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Michele leads the research function and together with a team of skilled researchers is responsible for identifying and qualifying candidates. Researchers support the business development activities and client talent deliverables at HRM.  The team’s knowledge management and development cover a broad, sector-oriented base. The research team’s expertise spans a large range of commercial and public industry sectors and functional specialties.  

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Michele has a successful track record in engaging support of senior stakeholders and management. She leads executive and professional search and talent advisory, focusing on senior management level assignments across VP, Director, and C-Suite levels. Michele gained her executive search experience through working across a broad range of industries, both in the public and private sectors domestically and globally.

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The breadth and depth of knowledge amongst the research team ensures current trends in human capital management are observed alongside market innovations to capture the transition to new and future created roles and careers.   Michele’s ability to strategically identify niche talent in these markets addresses our clients’ exacting requirements.  Her remit also includes talent pipelining, industry mapping and profiling, complex multi-hire searches, candidate sourcing and screening. 

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Experience:  Michele joined the firm in 2021, having started her career in accountancy before moving to banking and academia. She later moved to Odgers Berndtson, London where she honed her research skills. She has 15 years of executive and professional talent search recruitment experience, including six years in executive search with PwC. Michele is a member of HRM’s senior leadership team.  

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Education / Awards:  Michele holds an undergraduate degree in History, Politics and Logic, University College Dublin, a master’s degree in Modern History, University College London and a PhD in the History of Medicine, University College London.  

​Cian is responsible for leading senior level searches across the Supply Chain, Operations & Systems Practice, as well as managing the day to day team operations.