What they say
Executive Search and Recruitment
“Excellent service from Elevate Selection. From the start of this recruitment process , James clearly recognised the calibre of individual we needed for this important role and came up with a number of impressive candidates.We believe we have the right man and Elevate were with us all the way which gave us confidence with our selection “
Tom Palmer, Managing Director, Kapp & Peterson
"Over the last 20 years, James has assisted me with numerous recruitment assignments for "investee" companies from across a number of diverse sectors (Pharma; IT; Finance; Airlines; Retail; Leisure and Philanthropic) His usual mandate has been to assist us in finding the right "people" for key executive hires. James' style has always been to take time to understand the skill set and personality required for each of the assignments. Each stage of the process was delivered on time, and James helped us source and secure some excellent people that have helped our investee companies to grow and prosper.'
Declan Ryan, Managing Partner, Irelandia Aviation
"DX Ireland engaged Elevate for the appointment of a Business Development Manager. They quickly understood our requirements and in particular the culture of our organisation. They listened well, approached the assignment professionally and delivered on time and within budget. We would certainly engage Elevate again for future assignments."
Kevin Galligan, Regional Director - Ireland, DX Network Services Ireland Limited
"I have known James for many years. We were seeking to make a senior recruitment decision and, when James told me that he and Paul were starting Elevate Executive Selection, I was delighted to retain their recruitment services for this critical hire. Their approach and dedication was excellent and the process proved successful. I would be delighted to work with Elevate again in the future and to recommend them to any of my business contacts or clients"
Gordon Judge, Managing Partner, Gordon Judge & Co Solicitors
“We worked with Elevate on the recruitment of a sales director for DCC’ plc’s international supply chain business. Elevate clearly took the time to understand what we were looking for and the process led to us appointing an outstanding candidate. We were extremely happy with the service Elevate provided and look forward to working with them again in the future”
Niall Ennis, CEO, DCC plc Exertis
We retained Elevate to find a senior executive to manage Valeo’s Biscuits category. They conducted an extensive search in Ireland and in international markets. Elevate produced a very strong short list which led to the appointment of a candidate of the highest calibre.We were very impressed with the professionalism and commitment shown by Elevate throughout the process and look forward to working with them on other assignments in the future”
Oliver Sutherland, Chief Commercial Officer Valeo Foods
“We selected Elevate to manage the recruitment of a CEO to manage our market leading etolling business, Easytrip. Elevate proactively managed the process affording all the time that was necessary for a successful outcome. Each of the final short-listed candidates offered something different while consistent with the scope of the job specification.
We appointed a candidate of the highest quality and were very happy with how Elevate managed the project from start to finish. We will work with Paul again and would happily recommend Elevate to any prospective clients”.
Gareth Brown, COO Egis Ireland
"McDowell Purcell has engaged the services of Elevate for a number of senior appointments, including 2 new partners, over the last 18 months. During this time Elevate has delivered an exceptional service to us and helped us attract really strong talent to the firm. Paul has taken the time to understand our requirements and identify appropriate solutions. He brings acute commercial awareness and huge personal commitment to every assignment and has delivered each time. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Paul and the team at Elevate in the years ahead."
Thomas O Malley, Managing Partner McDowell Purcell Solicitors
"We hired Elevate to help us appoint a new Senior Finance Manager for our Finance team in Dublin. We were very impressed with the quality of candidates sourced and the service that Elevate provided. This led to a successful appointment. They communicated their recruitment process at the outset and delivered on it. We would be very happy to work with Elevate again in the future “
Chief Accounting Officer, Multinational Group
"Alltech has worked exclusively with Elevate on a number of recent assignments. We are extremely happy with the level of service and personal commitment that Paul has delivered which has resulted in outstanding candidates being presented to us. We regard Paul as a trusted advisor and look forward to working with him on senior assignments as Alltech rapidly expands its business in Ireland and internationally in the coming years. We would happily recommend the services of Elevate to other potential clients."
Orla McAleer, European Marketing Director Alltech
"We retained Elevate to help us appoint a new Senior Development Manager, a key position in our senior management team. We were very impressed with the quality of the service that Elevate provided which led to a successful appointment. They clearly communicated their strategy and process at the outset and consistently delivered both throughout the project.
Davy Hickey would be very happy to work with Elevate again in the future and would have no hesitation in highly recommending them to other prospective clients."
Hugh Lynn, Managing Director, Davy Hickey Properties
Executive Development and Career Transition
Just wanted to tell you I got a job working in Audit in Deloitte. I am absolutely chuffed. Thanks a million. I could not have done it without you.
Breffini Boland - 2017
I just want to drop you a quick email to let you know that I have been offered the Retail Marketing job at JD Sports, that my interview was for last Thursday, which I am delighted about! Your help was invaluable and made such a difference to the way I interviewed.
Cliona Mc Donnell 2017
I contacted James when I was looking for a change in career. In a structured series of meetings, we discussed areas as wide ranging as personal branding, energy, motivations, dealing with recruiters from agents to entrepreneurs, the image we project, the future as well as the taste of great coffee! Through the process James was intuitive, straight talking, incisive and, importantly for me, flexible in his approach when needed. Following the process I was far more assured of the next steps I wanted in my career, and as a result I was able to follow this through with a more focused and confident approach.
Paul Geoghegan 2016
Fantastic news. Just received a call from both of the partners who interviewed me yesterday, offering me a position on the internship programme at McCann. I want to sincerely thank you once again and I truly feel I could not have done it without your help. I will be sure to keep in contact and I will definitely be in touch again when the traineeship interviews roll around in Sept./Oct.
Martin Reilly 2015
Thanks too for the work you are doing with Pat - he was very satisfied with the work you have done to date and I understand you will pick up again after his holidays. It's very important to me that he gets good assistance to take the next successful career step. Helping him with the narrative in interview on the role redundancy is important - I know from experience how difficult it can be to articulate that career event in a constructive way.
Brid Bourke - HR Director - 2015