Who We Are

InterSearch Ireland works with clients across the public and private sectors to grow their leadership teams in the domestic and international market.

The InterSearch Ireland team is represented by executive search consultants and researchers who are experts in their individual industry sectors with a firm understanding of national and international business leadership needs.

We assist Irish-based organisations with their international recruitment needs by collaborating with our InterSearch partners worldwide to achieve the best results for our clients.

We combine deep industry knowledge with local and global expertise.  Together, we identify, assess, and secure world-class leadership for our clients.

There is an immense pool of leadership talent in the global market, and at InterSearch Ireland, we strive to connect this talent with our clients in Ireland.

Our team is always making connections with top talent looking to relocate or return to Ireland. We assist senior-level professionals in identifying or securing their next leadership positions in Ireland and make the necessary connections.

We have been selected by InterSearch Worldwide for our experience and reputation in Ireland as well as our ability to operate internationally. We are guided by international standards and best practice in executive recruitment as set out by InterSearch Worldwide and Quality committee established in 1991.

InterSearch Ireland
InterSearch Ireland

With a dynamic team with good understanding of the vital role that managers and executives play in organisations, InterSearch Ireland implements a proactive relationship management approach.

This is not only with the aim of sourcing for clients but also to maintain and advance our working knowledge of changes in industry such as: technology, management structure, business development, public policies and strategies. All of these demand that top talent be identified and placed.

We bridge the gaps between the most talented professionals and the organisations in need of their specific leadership experience, whilst often collaborating with our global partners throughout the process.

Our clients have applauded InterSearch Ireland for:

  • Global capability and in-depth knowledge in a local setting
  • Collaborative approach

  • Reliability of service
  • Proactive Approach

  • Quality of Service

Our Mission

To provide executive/middle management search and supporting services
to clients and candidates in Ireland and around the world.

Our Approach

Our 4C approach forms the basis upon which we design our search process.
This is a partnership approach of shared goals and joint success.

  • Collaboration

    We offer a Client focused, fully tailored and timely service, designed around clients’ leadership requirements. We do this by continually expanding our knowledge of industry, a major aspect of which is collaboration with our clients throughout the search process.

    We are transparent in all our processes, which has in turn built up trust in our company and is a testament to the high volume of repeat clientele that InterSearch Ireland have in our portfolio. By having a clear understanding of the clients’ requirements, this can be transferred transparently to the candidates.

  • Conceptualisation

    Our approach is one that is based on introspection. We ask the pertinent questions, we explore and we investigate the talent pool.

    We visualise the ideal leaders that will help achieve set goals and propel the organisation to greater heights.

  • Contextualisation

    Our approach is based on our readiness to walk the journey with our clients. We have the ability to treat our clients as unique entities operating in the same environment as their competitors or sectors working towards the provision of better services be it in the public or private sector.

  • Consolidation

    Using our expertise in the local and global arena coupled with our understanding of clients’ industry, we are able to consolidate our approach and processes to ensure that we achieve desired outcomes for our clients.

    Through frequent interaction, communication and the transfer of feedback, we build strong and lasting relationships with all stakeholders.

InterSearch Ireland Team

Together, we offer more than 40 years experience in the search and selection market. Working extensively with multinational as well as local clients, we are well positioned to take on the most challenging assignments.

Managing Partner

Micheál Coughlan

Stephanie Ryan
Executive Search Consultant

Stephanie Ryan

Anthony Carrig
Executive Search Consultant

Anthony Carrig

Ciara Greene
Executive Search Researcher

Ciara Greene

Margaret Killian
Executive Search Researcher

Margaret Killian

Vitória Oliveira
Executive Search Researcher

Vitória Oliveira

Managing Partner

Micheál Coughlan

Micheál began his career with InterSearch Ireland in 1996, becoming Managing Partner in 2010. He has mainly worked with private sector clients, both multinational and SMEs designing and implementing recruitment strategies for leadership and management appointments. His key strengths are supporting manufacturing organisations with Site Leader and Head of Function roles. Many of his assignments involve international executive search, sourcing talent globally for executive/management vacancies in Ireland. He also supports clients located in Ireland seeking to appoint talent in international operations. Micheál has project managed successful appointments in 20+ Countries.

He is the initiator of the InterSearch Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice Group, supporting clients and candidates within the pharmaceutical, medical technologies and healthcare sectors. Micheál joined the Academy team in 2013 where he is responsible for training and development of talent within the InterSearch Worldwide organisation. Micheál joined the InterSearch Worldwide Board of Directors in 2017 where he is responsible for the strategic direction and successful operation of the global network, with particular focus on building capability within the global practice group structure.

Micheál holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from NUI Galway and a master’s degree in human resources management from the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Executive Search Consultant

Stephanie Ryan

Stephanie has worked with InterSearch since 2005 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each assignment. She coordinates client assignments, predominantly in the private sector area with both multinational and SMEs. She liaises internally with the Partner, Researcher and Administrator to ensure each executive search assignment is delivered to a high standard. Stephanie reviews all potential candidates and assesses them against the criteria agreed with the client. She maintains regular communication with both clients and candidates during each assignment to ensure maximum engagement and information sharing.

A graduate from University College Dublin, Stephanie holds an Honours Degree in Economics & Politics, a Masters in Economic Science and a Higher Diploma in Education.

Executive Search Consultant

Anthony Carrig

Anthony joined InterSearch in December 2013 and is one of the company’s Executive Search Consultants. After 8+ years in executive search and selection, he brings a wealth of Knowledge and expertise to each assignment. Working mainly with Private Sector Clients, he has been involved in the recruitment of Senior Management and Director level positions within Manufacturing, Medical Device, Automotive and Pharmaceutical sectors.

As a Consultant, Anthony identifies potential candidates in respect of a broad range of senior-level client assignments. His experience encompasses sourcing site Leaders and Head of Function roles across broader Manufacturing and Life science Industries.

Anthony holds a Bachelor of Business (Honours) Management in Tourism and Sport from Athlone Institute of Technology.

Executive Search Researcher

Ciara Greene

Ciara began working at InterSearch Ireland in 2021 after graduating from University College Dublin.

As a Researcher, Ciara selects possible candidates and initiates contact with them for a variety of senior-level client projects. She keeps in daily contact with the Consultants to ensure that each executive search assignment is handled to a high standard. Ciara has been involved in the recruitment within Manufacturing, Medical Device, and Pharmaceutical sectors. She also manages the company’s social media outlets, website, and internal databases.

Qualifications:
Ciara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Information & Social Computing and Modern Irish from University College Dublin.

Executive Search Researcher

Margaret Killian

Margaret has joined InterSearch in 2021 as part of an internship working as an Executive Search Researcher.

Margaret is in the third year of a bachelor’s degree program in business at the Athlone Campus of TUS (Technological University of the Shannon).

Margaret identifies potential candidates and makes initial approaches for a wide range of senior-level client assignments particularly in the Manufacturing, Medical Device, Food and Pharmaceutical sectors.

Margaret communicates with the Executive Search Consultant on a regular basis to ensure that each executive search assignment is completed to a high standard.

Executive Search Researcher

Vitória Oliveira

Vitoria joined InterSearch Ireland as an Executive Search Researcher in December 2021 as part of her college placement internship.

Vitoria is in her third year of a Bachelor of Business Studies degree program at the Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone campus. She is responsible for coordinating research to identify the long-list of target organisations and candidates.

Fluent in Portuguese and English, Vitoria has a passion to liaise with clients and candidates especially connected with Brazil and other Portuguese speaking regions in the world. Her recruitment focus includes medical device, food and general manufacturing industries.

InterSearch Worldwide Leadership

TRULY INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE

A Board of Directors representing five continents. A passionate team elected every 3 years to guide the InterSearch WorldWide, set strategies and inspire high performance in the challenging and rapidly changing Executive Search industry.

Micheál Coughlan
Director

Micheál Coughlan – Ireland

Frank Schelstraete
Chairman

Frank Schelstraete – Belgium

Samantha Robinson - UAE
Director

Samantha Robinson – Middle East

Allen Oakley - Director, InterSearch USA
Director

Allen Oakley – USA

Jyorden Misra – India
Director

Jyorden Misra – India

Director

Micheál Coughlan – Ireland

Managing Partner of InterSearch Ireland Micheál joined the InterSearch Worldwide Board of Directors in 2017. He began his career with InterSearch Ireland in 1996, becoming Managing Partner in 2010.

He is the initiator of the InterSearch Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice Group, supporting clients and candidates within the pharmaceutical, medical technologies and healthcare sectors.

He has worked with a variety of organizations designing and implementing recruitment strategies for leadership and management appointments. Many of these assignments involve multi-country search.

Micheál joined the Academy team in 2013 where he is responsible for training and development of talent within the InterSearch Worldwide organisation.

Micheál holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from NUI Galway and a master’s degree in human resources management from the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Chairman

Frank Schelstraete – Belgium

Shareholder of InterSearch Ltd. since 2000 Frank was Director on the Board of InterSearch for two terms (2002-2005 and 2008-2011). Most recently he served as Chairman of the Board from 2011 to February 2014 and joined again as Director in 2015.

Frank made his career as a founding partner of Schelstraete Delacourt Associates, which he co-founded in 1990, after a previous experience in human resources. He deals with CEO and C-level positions; his clients include large-size companies, family owned and private-equity owned (listed or not), and this in a variety of industries.

Frank holds a Master degree in Psychology and Educational Sciences at the University of Ghent, with postgraduate studies specializing in Psychoanalysis. He also holds a Certificate in Director and Board Effectiveness from the Guberna Institute for Directors. For more than 2 decades he was Professor Human Resources Management at the Hogeschool Ghent. He is also a former Director of the S.M.A.K. (Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art) in Ghent.

Besides Dutch he speaks English and French and understands German.

Director

Samantha Robinson – Middle East

Samantha first started her executive search career as a Research Associate with InterSearch Australia in 1997 and 20 years later is very proud to be elected to the Board of Directors in 2017. She is a veteran of InterSearch after developing her global leadership career from the ground up with InterSearch Worldwide. She is currently the Managing Director of InterSearch Middle East, where she has been based for the last 12 years, building and expanding the IWW credibility and reputation across multiple geographies and variety of industry sectors.

Under Samantha’s leadership, InterSearch Middle East has expanded its geographical footprint with three countries: United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sultanate of Oman and Saudi Arabia. Her multi-cultural team, which she built from scratch, shares her passion for quality of delivery, speed of execution and supporting a global diversity agenda to attract top talent worldwide.

She has a unique combination of emerging and mature market recruitment experience across Europe, Middle East, Africa & APAC. Samantha has worked internally with the HR teams of Merrill Lynch & BP International in London, as well as Standard Chartered Bank in Dubai, UAE. Given her sector specialization, she is also the Global Practice Group Leader of Financial Services & Banking.

Sam holds a Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology, from University of Melbourne in Australia. InterSearch Middle East is honored to be certified as a member of the global Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC).

Director

Allen Oakley – USA

Allen joined the InterSearch organization in 2016 when Charles Aris, Inc. became the exclusive InterSearch partner in the USA. Allen leads the company’s internal real-estate development efforts and works directly on behalf of corporate clients while running a recruiting practice revolving around Commercial, Residential & Industrial Real Estate. As company COO, Allen optimizes the infrastructure, scalability, function and effectiveness of Charles Aris Inc. and its team members.

Prior to joining Charles Aris, Allen developed his career in the Real Estate and the Retail industry. He served as a commercial real-estate broker for The Shopping Center Group in Charlotte, where he focused on national tenant representation and land transactions for retail and multifamily developers, and previously worked in Atlanta for The Sembler Company, leading its site acquisition team while focusing on large retail and mixed-use development opportunities throughout the Southeastern United States. He helped forge relationships with multifamily development partners for Sembler’s mixed-use developments. Beforehand, Allen served as a director of real estate at Raving Brands, selecting sites for the company’s premier concepts throughout the Southeast and Midwest.

Allen holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Georgia and earned his MBA degree from Wake Forest University.

Director

Jyorden Misra – India

Jyorden Misra is a founding member and Managing Director of Spearhead InterSearch, a specialized Executive Search Consulting Firm, focused on senior executive and Board level hiring. Incorporated in 1997 with it’s headquarters in New Delhi, the Firm represents InterSearch in India through it’s presence in 4 metro cities across the country.

In his current role, Jyorden is responsible for driving the Firm’s strategic direction, business growth and managing key client relationships. He leads critical assignments for Board of Directors and CEO searches as well as mandates impacting any corporate governance arena. He also serves in the 3 member apex global committee for Standards & Quality at InterSearch WorldWide.

His Search Consulting experience spans over two decades covering multinational, regional, and domestic clients in the Engineering/Industrial, Automotive, Consumer, Lifesciences, Social/Development, Public Policy & Government Affairs, TMT and New Media sectors. He discerns nuances influencing success; recruiting strategic, creative individuals to lead in demanding global environments, where volatility and unpredictable complexities frequently abound.

Jyorden has been closely connected with the emergence and development of the ‘executive search’ industry in the subcontinent, as he was part of a leading global search firm’s transition team, which had a pioneering role in bringing the concept of ‘Search’ into the country.

Prior to entering the world of Executive Search, he was with the International Division of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the premier industry association body of India which represents over 3000 corporations, facilitating top level business both domestically and internationally. Promoting corporate, cultural and political interface between India and North America was his primary responsibility in this multi functional role. Some major projects managed by him were jointly developed with the Harvard Business School and the University of Michigan.

He holds a Masters degree from Delhi University (St. Stephens College) and is an Alumnus of the historic Chief’s College, Mayo College, Ajmer.

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