Executive Search Ireland: Retained Search & Leadership Advisory
Azon is a executive search firm in Ireland, working exclusively on senior leadership mandates. We appoint C-suite executives, board members, and senior leaders for Irish-headquartered companies, private equity firms, family businesses, and multinationals operating in Ireland.
Every search is retained and exclusive. Our approach combines executive search with leadership advisory covering talent mapping, leadership assessment, and succession planning. We partner with Irish-headquartered companies, private equity firms, family offices, and multinationals building leadership teams in Ireland and Dublin.
We provide retained executive search services across:
All searches are delivered on a retained and exclusive basis, ensuring full focus on achieving the right leadership outcome.
Benefits of Retained Executive Search in Ireland
Access to top executive talent
We identify and engage senior leaders across the full market, not just active candidates
Higher quality leadership hires
Structured search process focused on long-term fit and impact
Confidential and controlled process
Ideal for sensitive or strategic leadership appointments
Market insight and talent intelligence
Advisory on competitor landscape and executive talent availability
Exclusive partnership model
A single trusted executive search partner managing the full process
Clients We Partner With
What is Executive Search? Executive Search Explained
Executive search is a specialised recruitment and advisory service used by organisations to hire senior leadership talent such as CEOs, CFOs, board members and executives.
Azon provides retained executive search services, working exclusively with clients to deliver strategic leadership hires.
Why Choose Azon Executive Search Firm Ireland
25+ years executive search experience
Established network across Irish and international executive talent
Proven track record in C-suite and board-level appointments
Trusted by CEOs, CHROs, and boards across Ireland
Expertise across sectors including technology, fintech, financial services, FMCG, healthcare
Our Domestic & Global Reach
We support organisations across Dublin and throughout Ireland, as well as international companies establishing operations here.
We combine deep knowledge of the Irish executive talent market with the ability to source leadership talent globally.
Executive Search FAQ
What is executive search?
Executive search is a specialised hiring service used by organisations to appoint senior leaders such as CEOs, board members and C-suite executives. It is proactive, confidential and focused on finding the strongest available talent across the market.
How does executive search differ from a recruitment agency?
A recruitment agency works reactively, posting jobs and reviewing applications. An executive search firm works proactively, approaching the full market including passive candidates. The process is confidential, structured, and managed exclusively by a dedicated search consultant.
What level of roles do you hire for?
Azon supports organisations hiring senior leadership roles including C-suite executives, board members, managing directors and functional leaders. We work with Irish and international organisations that need experienced leaders for important business or Irish appointments.
What makes Azon different from other executive search firms in Ireland?
Azon operates on a retained-only basis, we do not work on contingency. Every search is exclusively managed by a senior consultant with deep sector expertise. Our network spans Irish-headquartered companies, PE-backed businesses, family offices, and multinationals with operations in Ireland and Dublin.