In Their Words

In Their Words

You do not have to take our word for it.

Every quote below was written by the person named, on their own LinkedIn profile, with nothing asked of them in return. Some are clients. Some are people we placed. A few are both.

8
Account Executives placed for Syniti in six months
3 of 3
Head of Sales roles filled for Tata Communications, NA, APAC, Europe
578
Placements in the past decade
61
Client companies

“We brought Claddagh in to help build our Americas Account Executive team, and they placed eight AEs in a six-month window. What stood out was how they worked with us as a team. Rather than sending résumés and waiting, they sat in our sales leadership meetings, heard the same pipeline and territory conversations our leaders discussed, and adjusted their targeting in real time. That is why the hires landed.”

Ricardo Rosales
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Americas, Syniti

“On a seven-hour drive to my interview (a blizzard had cancelled my flight), he helped me find a hotel room, kept me awake and laughing during the drive, and coached me as best he could. Ryan had already prepared printed bullet points for me and had a strategy that proved to be a winning one. I got the job. He fought for me, but I know I am not special. Ryan does this for all his candidates.”

Greg Rende
Consulting Strategy Executive, CFO/CIO Advisor, ex-EY, ex-KPMG

“Over five years they consistently submitted the best candidates, from consultant to Partner, across every vertical. Claddagh prepped their candidates very well, so interviews and placements were quicker. The candidate understood the role, the culture and the pay scale before interviewing. We made many placements across Europe and Australia thanks to Claddagh.”

Jean Decker
Human Resources Manager, global consulting firm

At chief executive level

Syniti

Eight Account Executives placed across North America in a six-month window.

Kevin Campbell
Chief Executive Officer
Tata Communications

Three of three Head of Sales roles filled, North America, APAC and Europe.

Amur Lakshminarayanan
Chief Executive Officer, retired April 2026

“We have used Peter/Ryan and team on several important searches in NA and EMEA over the years for top executives in our company.

I have found them to be creative in sourcing, solid screeners and easy to work with. Peter is helpful in closing candidates. Overall positive experiences with Peter/Ryan and the team.”

Kevin Campbell
CEO at Syniti

“I have used Claddagh Services for senior executive positions and over the years, have found them to be a reliable source of high-quality candidates. I have found their network to be extensive, and their filtering methodology to short-list candidates customized to suit specific customer needs. Peter has come to be a trusted personal friend and advisor over the years.

I strongly recommend Claddagh and Peter for sourcing senior candidates for positions carrying the highest levels of P&L and executive responsibility.”

President
IT Consulting Firm

“In my capacity as Head of UK&I and Europe regions, we built a strong partnership with Peter Casey and team at Claddagh Resources.

Peter got to know not just our HR team but also key management members, through which he built a good knowledge of the company. We were in rapid growth mode and expanding our talent base across sales, consulting, ERP and other areas of technology.

Peter’s team was responsive, very flexible, and took a partnership approach to finding and onboarding new hires in the UK and Europe.”

Amur Lakshminarayanan
Managing Director & CEO, TATA Communications

From the people who hired us

“For the past eight years, Ryan was my first call, and my first recommendation to other hiring managers, when looking to hire consulting talent. Simple reason: I trusted Ryan to find someone who would not only meet the technical requirements but would also be a cultural fit.”

Jennifer Chew
VP, Solutions and Consulting

“They got to the heart of what we needed in no time, presenting candidates that were not just a fit on paper but ready to hit the ground running. I have worked with many firms, but Claddagh’s knack for finding the right people quickly makes them my top recommendation.”

Scott Camarotti
Chief Revenue Officer, IFS

“Working with Ryan and the Claddagh team over the past ten years has been a breath of fresh air in a crowded executive recruiting marketplace. In many cases the experience was a two-to-one candidates-to-fill process.”

Michael Staff
Business & Digital Transformation Leader

“Culture and competency are the lifeblood of every good organization. Claddagh has been invaluable in finding the right skill set that can assimilate into the unique culture we have in our practice. Your team’s ability to keep the process moving despite calendar challenges is a testament to why you are one of my first calls when I need talent.”

James Franks
Partner, Newton

“Over the last decade I have repeatedly used Claddagh to find top talent at both middle and senior management levels, across Europe and the US, and I have never been disappointed. They clarify needs well and bring a vast network across the consulting and IT services sectors.”

Jonathan Elliott
CEO · COO · Operating Partner

“What truly distinguished Claddagh was their precision in securing not just candidates, but the right candidates, both highly qualified and genuinely interested in the roles. They cut through the noise, deliver on their promises, and respect everyone’s time.”

Peter Maloof
Business Transformation & Professional Services Executive

“They quickly understood our specific needs and delivered incredible candidates who were not only qualified, but eager to jump right in and contribute. Claddagh stands out for their remarkable ability to connect the right talent with the right opportunity.”

Florian Tanase
Senior Director, ICT Digital Transformation, Europe

“Ryan has been a hiring partner with us for several years. He and his team are dedicated, tenacious and strong assessors of great talent for Gartner. I would recommend Ryan and Claddagh.”

Carrie Wilcox
Executive Search, RELX

“When I was asked to build out my practice, I reached out to Ryan because I knew he and his team would create a bespoke process tailored to my needs. Claddagh understands that there is more to a candidate than a CV, and more to a job description than what is written in a spec.”

Alana
Global Head, CPG Advisory

From the people we placed

“Instead of reaching out about a single role, he took the time to understand my background and explained I could be a fit for several opportunities, which is rare in traditional recruiting. I never felt uncertain or left guessing. I landed an amazing offer with a fantastic company.”

Sandeep Das
Program Director, SAP S/4HANA Transformation

“He approaches recruiting as a true strategic partner rather than a transactional intermediary. His ability to orchestrate complex interview stages and align expectations on both sides was exceptional. His counsel was instrumental in helping me secure a role that aligns perfectly with my experience.”

Michael W. Unger
Client Account Executive, Data Management & AI

“From our very first conversation, he demonstrated a deep understanding of the market and a genuine interest in finding the right alignment. He makes what can often be a stressful process seamless and transparent.”

Anjali Chauhan
Product & CX Leader, Loyalty, Retail Media, Omnichannel

“A thorough professional with extraordinary communication skills and a solid understanding of the role, the prospective employer and their culture. His guidance helped me navigate a career change in a seamless, professional manner.”

Sanjay Murgai
Finance & GBS Transformation Executive

“It was evident that Ryan is not only deeply knowledgeable about the consulting field but genuinely invested in finding the perfect match for both candidates and companies. He provided insightful advice throughout, from refining my résumé to preparing for interviews.”

Danette Quinlan
Senior Transformation Consultant, Product Management

“From the moment he shared the opportunity, through preparing me for the interviews, until I signed my offer letter. He stands out in clear communication, driving the process and managing expectations. This was my best experience working with a recruiter.”

Harald
Senior Director, CX & Salesforce Transformation

“I highly recommend Ryan to any legal professional seeking new opportunities. From our initial consultation to the final negotiation he was incredibly attentive, professional and supportive every step of the way.”

Jen Pike
Healthcare & Technology Counsel

“Ryan and his team at Claddagh helped me tremendously in securing a new role. His insights and support made the process seamless and fast, professional and personable, very easy to work with.”

Avery Ashby
Data & AI Leader, Founder

“They were straightforward and transparent in managing my expectations with potential employers. If you are on the fence about whether to give them a chance, I can just say: do it.”

Vernon
Customer Success & Professional Services Leader

“Ryan and his team were helpful advisors, professional, thorough and easy to work with during my job search. I ultimately secured a role through Ryan and he was an asset to me in the application and interview process.”

Dan McGloine
Director, Virtusa

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