Irish recruitment technology company Starcircle has appointed former Berkley Group managing director Paddy O'Connell as VP of business development as it embarks on ambitious expansion plans.
O'Connell will work closely with Starcircle CEO James Galvin and the senior leadership team to develop the Cork firm's footprint in specific markets with an immediate emphasis on the life sciences sector in Ireland as it undergoes digital transformation.
Starcircle is also seeking to build on its US-based clientele. The company's proprietary technology assists companies with critical talent challenges.
“We’re delighted to welcome Paddy to the leadership team,” said Galvin. “Paddy will be integral to our forward momentum as a business. With his wealth of experience, I’m confident he’ll bring a lot to the table.
"His talent, tech acumen and innovative vision for aligning solutions to complex client needs are integral to us upholding and improving the excellent service we offer. We’re glad he’s joined us on the next leg of our journey.”
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O'Connell has 20 years' experience in recruitment and talent management, and has spent the majority of his career with Berkley Group, helping it grow to become one of Ireland's leading recruitment firms. He now sits on Berkley's board as a non-executive firector.
O'Connell has also demonstrated domain expertise in the provision of technology candidates to a varied international client base, including firms in financial services, telecommunications, and fast-moving consumer goods.
He has secured and advanced accounts with high-profile clients, markedly BT Ireland, PepsiCo, and TransUnion.
Commenting on his new role, O’Connell said, “I’ve tracked Starcircle’s phenomenal success over the past few years. I believe the way they support organisations to engage with diverse and passive talent pools through a pioneering data and technology-driven solution to be at the forefront of the Talent Solutions market.
"They’ve already got an impressive client list but still have a real ambition to bring their offerings to new customers and additional markets– that’s the kind of relational, purposeful, driven business I want to be a part of.”
Starcircle made a profit before tax of €369,000 in 2021 after making a loss of €251,000 the previous year, bringing its net assets to €185,000. The company employed 25 people that year and had a payroll of over €2m.
Photo: Paddy O'Connell. (Pic: Starcircle)
