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Connecting Boards with Exceptional Talent

Board Recruitment Service

Our service is Ireland’s leading independent resource for connecting organisations with highly qualified IoD members who are experienced leaders, non-executive directors, and chairpersons.

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Delivering Boardroom Excellence Through INED Recruitment

  • Exceptional Boardroom Leaders

    Our Board Recruitment service provides businesses with highly qualified IoD members who are top-tier independent directors and chairpersons, ensuring strong leadership and governance to drive success.

  • End-to-End Support

    Our senior leadership team supports you at every step - from initial consultation and role specification to candidate longlists, shortlists, interview coordination, remuneration guidance, and aftercare support - ensuring a seamless and successful appointment process

  • Every Role of Your Board

    From Non-Executive Chairs, Independent Directors, Board Advisors to Committee Chairs and Committee Members, our Board Recruitment service offers a wide range of expertise to ensure your board has the right leaders for strategic success, governance, and growth.

  • Confidential, Trusted Board Recruitment

    We prioritise your privacy - whether you're a company or a candidate. Our Board Recruitment service is conducted with the highest level of discretion, ensuring a confidential process every step of the way.

Experts in Strategic Board Recruitment

Selecting the right board members is a crucial step in strengthening governance, shaping strategy, and driving long-term success. For over 30 years, IoD Ireland has been a trusted leader in board recruitment, helping organisations appoint experienced non-executive directors and chairpersons who bring fresh perspectives, independent thinking, and leadership expertise.

We work with public and private companies, family businesses, and organisations navigating change to identify high-calibre candidates from our extensive IoD membership network. Our tailored approach ensures we understand your organisation’s goals, challenges, and board composition needs, delivering directors who enhance governance and add strategic value.

With access to an extensive membership network of skilled directors and board chairs, we provide clients with the support they need to select leaders who bring deep industry knowledge, integrity, and the vision to help shape the future. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your board’s expertise, improve oversight, or appoint your first independent non-executive director, IoD Ireland connects you with the right talent to support your organisation’s long-term success.

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Board Recruitment Across Diverse Sectors

  • Agriculture & Food

  • Consumer

  • Construction, Energy & Engineering

  • Financial Services

  • Healthcare

  • Non-Profit & Charity

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Real Estate

  • Retail

  • Services

  • Technology & Telecommunications

  • Transportation

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Resources and Supports

Board Recruitment

Is your Board Built for Success?

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Is your Board Built for Success?

Board composition has never been more critical. Ensuring the right mix of skills, experience, and perspectives is a priority for boards, investors, regulators, and stakeholders alike.

Leading at Scale: Finance, Innovation, and Regulation | Irish Times

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Leading at Scale: Finance, Innovation, and Regulation | Irish Times

An insightful Irish Times article with Majella Mungovan, VP, Global Financial Operations at Meta, who discusses Finance, Innovation, and Regulation. This article was originally posted in The Irish Times.

From CEO to Boardroom Leader | The Business Post

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From CEO to Boardroom Leader | The Business Post

An interesting Business Post article with IoD Member Brendan Jennings on his non-executive career. From stepping down as CEO of Deloitte Ireland in 2020, to becoming the Chair of the Board for Keelings, Glenisk, and PM Group.

Leading with Purpose

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Leading with Purpose

An interesting Irish Times article with Hostelworld Group CFO and IoD Ireland member Caroline Sherry, on financial strategy, the importance of championing DE&I and navigating the evolving governance landscape.

The best board advice? Don’t rush in | The Irish Times

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The best board advice? Don’t rush in | The Irish Times

An insightful Irish Times article with experienced fintech and financial services board director Peter Oakes, on due diligence, diversity and the power of a continuous learning.

Navigating Board Evaluations: Insights and Strategies

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Navigating Board Evaluations: Insights and Strategies

This Briefing webinar was presented by Dr. Margaret Cullen, Governance Advisor, IoD Ireland, in conversation with Sarah McLaughlin, Group Secretary and Head of Corporate Governance, Bank of Ireland.

Reflecting on Board Performance: Enhancing Governance with an IoD Ireland Board Evaluation | Business Post

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Reflecting on Board Performance: Enhancing Governance with an IoD Ireland Board Evaluation | Business Post

Regardless of the sector, regular board evaluations have become essential.

Educating, informing and supporting directors to lead successfully | Irish Times

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Educating, informing and supporting directors to lead successfully | Irish Times

Institute of Directors launches new Director Prospectus for 2025.

Holding a mirror up to the board | The Irish Times

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Holding a mirror up to the board | The Irish Times

With organisations increasingly dependent on the effectiveness of their boards for success and growth, regular board evaluations are becoming critically important. This article was originally posted on The Irish Times on behalf of IoD Ireland.