A highly regarded senior recruitment specialist and leader, Ed has an exceptional track record partnering with global brands and SMEs to deliver a professional, insightful and quality service. Prior to establishing Phoenix, Ed worked for leading professional services and recruitment multinationals, and specialises in hiring mid to senior level finance professionals for professional services, pr...

As Group CEO, Ruth is responsible for Phoenix’s strategic vision and continued growth. She is also a Big 5 trained Solicitor and responsible for Phoenix’s Legal and Compliance recruitment service offering. This includes legal (qualified fee-earner & legal support) and compliance roles in both practice and industry. Having graduated with 1.1. B.Corp Law and LLB degrees from NUIG, Ruth spent ...

​As Group CFO, Geraldine is responsible for overseeing the company's financial strategy, management, and performance. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial health of the company by managing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis. Geraldine works closely with the CEOs and the board of directors to achieve the company's financial goals and objectives. Geraldine is a F...

​Matthew runs the UK business of Phoenix Search. Alongside daily management for the London office, Matthew conducts a range of searches across the Corporate Officers space, maintaining key relationships with a wide range of clients across both the Financial Services and Professional Services sectors. Prior to Phoenix Search, Matthew originated mandates and ran Finance and Infrastructure Practi...

​John is Associate Director of our Accountancy & Finance recruitment team at Phoenix with over 10 years of recruitment experience within both large MNC and boutique recruitment firms in Dublin. John specialises in the hiring of Qualified Accountants from recently qualified to CFO-level positions throughout a wide range of industries within the Financial Services & Consumer & Industr...

​As the Manager of the Financial Services division, Michael plays a pivotal role in overseeing client delivery across a wide range of areas, including Wealth Management, Risk, Compliance, AML, Funds, and general Financial Services. With nearly a decade of experience in Financial Services Executive Search & Contingency, Michael has cultivated an impressive track record, working with renowne...

​Kurt has over 30 years of experience in the executive search industry in the United States and has been a hands-on leader in every facet of the business. During his career, Kurt has been instrumental in the successful placement of candidates across a diverse range of industries and locations throughout the world. Kurt is passionate about serving the needs of both candidates and corporate clien...

​Paul is a highly regarded Recruitment Specialist that has an exceptional track record of partnering with global brands and SMEs to deliver professional, insightful, and quality service.Paul began his career in Commercial Insurance before making a career change to recruitment in 2015. He has worked for both a leading professional service and recruitment multinational in Europe and a specialist ...

​Sami has over 15 years of legal and compliance recruitment experience. She has assisted well-known MNCs with their legal recruitment on a regional basis, both in-house and private practice. With a proven track record of success, she is committed to delivering high-impact recruitment solutions that drive business growth. She grew up in eastern North Carolina, did her BA at Boston University, i...

​Ryan is an accomplished Senior Recruitment Consultant with eight years of experience, now focusing his expertise within the dynamic and ever-evolving tech industry. As a dedicated professional at Phoenix, he excels in establishing strategic partnerships between outstanding talent and forward-thinking organisations. Ryan's impressive career trajectory is marked by a consistent record of deliver...

​Eoghan is an accomplished Principal Consultant at Phoenix. With over a decade of experience working in recruitment, Eoghan excels in partnering with tech brands to offer strategic hiring advice and deliver recruitment projects globally. His recruitment portfolio spans diverse roles, from technical sales to senior management, showcasing his adaptability and industry knowledge. Beyond his career...

​Isabel is a Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant specialising in Private Practice and In-house appointments within Ireland's dynamic legal market. With prior experience in fast-paced Life Science recruitment, Isabel has honed her skills for navigating complex professional environments. Her academic background in law, earned at the National University of Galway, reflects her passion for the leg...

Stephen is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Phoenix specialising in legal appointments across Ireland, with four years of experience in the recruitment industry. He has a proven track record of successfully matching top legal talent with prestigious law firms and corporate legal departments. Stephen excels in collaborating closely with law firms and legal departments to understand their staff...

Gavin is a Recruitment Consultant within our Financial Services-Accounting & Finance division. Specialising in supporting his team on part qualified financial services accountant roles within the FinTech & Aviation industries on a national basisGavin holds a Bachelor of Arts from University College Cork. After doing some in-house recruitment for a construction company, he realised recru...

​Clodagh is a Recruitment Consultant for the A&F team specialising in regional Ireland at Phoenix Search. An outgoing and energetic individual, Clodagh is dedicated to continuous self-improvement. She holds a level 8 degree in Business with Tourism, a Master's in International Management and Global Business, and is currently working towards her CIPD qualification in People Management. ​Bef...

​Drawing on his expertise as a Recruitment Consultant within the Accountancy and Finance Division, Gavin stands out as a distinguished graduate with a Bachelor's in Business and a Master's in Human Resource Management from the National College of Ireland.With academic excellence and a strategic mindset, Gavin excels at connecting top-tier talent with leading organisations. His dedication, profe...

​An Irish-based Recruitment Consultant focused on compliance and risk roles within the Financial Sector and holding a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Jamie has always had a keen interest in refining and improving the recruitment process. Having previously spent a number of years in operational roles before moving into agency recruitment, he gained great experience as both a rec...

​Jean joined Phoenix in 2021 as Learning & Development & Talent Acquisition Manager to lead Phoenix's Learning and Development Programme and internal Talent Acquisition Programmes across the Group.​Jean brings a unique blend of 15+ years experience hands-on Recruitment, Learning & Development and HR experience in both leading global and boutique recruitment agencies, as well as reta...

Sinéad joined Phoenix in September 2021 as Office Manager looking after office operations for both the Limerick and Dublin offices.Prior to joining Phoenix Sinead lived in London working for the global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles and the smaller boutique firm The Miles Partnership.  More recently she’s worked for Parsons Talent Consulting, a consultancy specialising in develo...

​Caroline is the Social Media Executive of our Marketing department. She specialises in social media management, content creation, and media coverage, aligning marketing initiatives with Phoenix's strategic objectives. She is dedicated to connecting, engaging, and inspiring our audience, enhancing the online and offline presence of our organisation. Before joining Phoenix, Caroline worked with...