Executive Search

An executive search team that's proudly agile, innovative and passionate. 

Your Recruitment Partner

Sigmar Executive specialises in senior management and board-level appointments across various niche industries. We serve both private and public organisations and have earned the trust of Ireland’s top businesses, government bodies, and institutions.

Our approach combines proven processes, exclusive networks, and a pragmatic mindset to deliver outstanding executive search consulting. As part of a larger global brand, Sigmar Executive operates as a boutique agency with a team possessing diverse industry backgrounds and extensive networks in various industries, regions, and functions. These networks, combined with our exceptional research capabilities, ethics and professionalism, enable us to identify, assess and deliver the highest calibre executives to our clients.

We’ve maintained a 100% success rate in our Executive Search services, reflecting our dedication and expertise in connecting businesses with top-tier executives.

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Why Choose Sigmar for Executive Search?

  • Proven Track Record: With extensive experience, Sigmar Recruitment has successfully placed top-tier executives across various industries, leveraging our deep network and industry knowledge.
  • Tailored Approach: We customize our executive search process to meet your unique needs, ensuring candidates align with your company’s culture, values, and strategic goals.
  • Comprehensive Search Process: Our rigorous process includes in-depth market research, candidate mapping, and thorough assessments using advanced tools to attract high-calibre executives.
  • Confidentiality and Discretion: We manage all executive search assignments with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism, ensuring sensitive information is handled with integrity.
  • Global Reach: With a strong presence in Ireland and a global network, we source top executive talent worldwide, ensuring we find the best candidates regardless of location.

Our Services

Executive Search

With extensive experience, Sigmar Executive Search has successfully placed top-tier executives across various industries, leveraging our deep network and industry knowledge. We customise our executive search process to meet your unique needs, ensuring candidates align with your company’s culture, values, and strategic goals. Our rigorous process includes in-depth market research, candidate mapping, and thorough assessments using advanced tools to attract high-calibre executives. We manage all executive search assignments with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism, ensuring sensitive information is handled with integrity. With a strong presence in Ireland and a global network, we source top executive talent worldwide, ensuring we find the best candidates regardless of location.

Interim Management

Engaging an interim manager is an efficient and cost-effective solution to bridge short-term management gaps with experienced senior talent. At Sigmar Executive Search, we swiftly place candidates who possess the right combination of experience, talent, and soft skills to make an immediate impact. Our interim managers quickly adapt to your company’s environment, addressing critical business needs and implementing effective solutions. We ensure a perfect fit through a rigorous selection process, including in-depth interviews and assessments. Partner with us for your interim management needs and benefit from our extensive network, industry expertise, and commitment to excellence.

Non-Executive Directors

Non-executive directors provide impartiality and strengthen boards with independent expert advice. Sigmar Executive Search identifies and appoints non-executive directors to enhance corporate governance and strategic oversight. We understand your organisation’s needs, culture, and objectives to find candidates who align with your values and vision. Our extensive network and rigorous selection process ensure we source highly qualified directors from diverse backgrounds. Non-executive directors offer fresh perspectives, challenge assumptions, and contribute to risk management, governance, and strategic planning. Partner with Sigmar Recruitment to enhance your board’s diversity, expertise, and performance.

Talent Mapping

Sigmar Executive Search provides tailored, in-depth market intelligence analysis to support your talent management and succession planning. Our services include comprehensive market analysis, competitor benchmarking, talent pool identification, succession planning, skills gap analysis, and diversity insights. This ensures you have a strategic advantage in managing your workforce, positioning your organisation effectively to attract and retain top talent, and preparing for future leadership needs.

Advertised Search

Sigmar Executive Search combines the best mix of on and offline options to create well-crafted media campaigns that maximize exposure to the right audience. This ensures that qualified candidates, who may not be identified through executive search, are alerted to the opportunity. Sigmar has an unparalleled track record in successfully completing high-profile advertised assignments for both domestic and international clients.

Leadership Assessment & Advisory Services

Sigmar Executive Search offers comprehensive Leadership Assessment & Advisory Services to help you make informed decisions for critical senior leadership roles. Our in-depth evaluations assess both individual leaders and executive teams, providing valuable insights into their strengths and areas for development. By understanding these key attributes, you can ensure that your leadership team is well-equipped to drive your organisation’s success and address any developmental needs. Our services support you in building a robust leadership pipeline and enhancing overall organisational performance.

Your Executive Search Partner

Roger Duffy

Roger Duffy is a dynamic Executive Search Recruiter with a 20-year proven track record of driving company growth through strategic talent acquisition focusing on leadership-level search across a wide range of disciplines and sectors and leads the Executive Search Team at Sigmar Executive Search.

Roger’s area of search expertise includes C-level commercial and general management appointments for public sector bodies, listed and multinational organisations through to SMEs, NGOs, membership organisations, and start-ups. His experience covers a wide spectrum of industries including FMCG, B2B, financial, arts and media, charities, and ICT.

 


Key skill highlights:
 
Multifaceted industry experience - Roger's executive search experience spans a broad spectrum of industries, providing him with a unique advantage in tailoring search strategies to suit each client's distinct needs.
 
Building enduring partnerships - throughout his career, he has forged lasting professional relationships with both clients and candidates. These bonds are founded on the pillars of delivery, honesty, trust, and respect. Roger's professional journey commenced in specialised Media and Business-to-Business sectors, offering invaluable insights and deep domain knowledge. He graduated with an honours degree in Business & Marketing from The Manchester Metropolitan University.

Get in Touch

Discover top-tier leadership talent with Sigmar Executive Search. Our expert team specialises in identifying and securing high-calibre executives who drive business success. Partner with us to find the right leaders for your organisation.

Get in touch by email at rduffy@sigmar.ie or on 01 4744 679 to learn more.

Executive Search Hiring FAQ.

Executive Search is a recruitment service specialised in identifying and directly approaching senior executives, strategic experts, and rare profiles. Unlike traditional recruitment based on spontaneous applications, executive search involves proactive, confidential, and tailored research to target the best talents, often not available on the market.

Sigmar handles high-level recruitments such as: CEO, CFO, CTO, division directors, strategy experts, digital transformation, or highly technical profiles with high added value. Our consultants possess sharp sector expertise and a discreet and influential network.

Our approach combines:

  • Engaging with the client to develop the job and person specification and agreeing on milestones and timelines.
  • Managing and logging all responses and applicant interactions and producing an applicant pack/briefing document.
  • Utilizing a wide range of sourcing techniques, including professional networks, employee referrals, industry events, and unique channels like Talent Summit.

Each mission is personalized, led by a dedicated senior consultant, in total transparency with the client.

An Executive Search mission generally takes 12 weeks. Sigmar commits to regular follow-ups, progress reports, and total confidentiality throughout the process.

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