We are Lansdowne Executive Search.

Our tenacity and extensive international networks deliver exceptional service and outstanding talent.

Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional talent.
With over 70 years combined Executive Search experience, Sean, Luke and Tom bring unique insight and expertise to sourcing the very best executive talent for you.

And now, with our exciting new partnership with Horton International, this global depth and wealth of experience brings even greater strength to our executive search, interim management and board appointments services.

With our unrivalled market knowledge allied to advanced processes using the most systematic and responsive methodologies, our commitment is to truly effective delivery. A positive experience. An effective and sustained impact. It’s what we’re all about.

With over 40 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific, Horton International is a world leader in executive search. Through our new alliance, our network and talent pool is significantly expanded.
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Our Services
Our bespoke range of services and insightful, collaborative approach ensure that our partners deliver the ideal solution for each client – solutions further enhanced by our relationship with Horton International.
Executive Search
As trusted advisors to many local and internationally renowned organisations, our partners have a proven and dynamic track record in identifying the very best in national and global talent – talent that will grow and develop your business, enabling you to achieve your strategic goals.
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Interim Management
Our flexible Interim Management model enables you to quickly embed proven individuals whose experience, talent and skills can make an immediate and lasting impact. Addressing all industries, our diverse register of Interim Managers covers all senior functions including General Management, Finance, Operations, HR, IT, Sales & Marketing and Supply Chain.
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Board Appointments
Our partners have unrivalled experience in placing directors with major organisations seeking to bring greater experience, transparency, diversity, and objectivity to the Boardroom.
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Our Sectors
We’ve built up an unrivalled network and knowledge bank across a diverse range of industries. So, whether it’s Executive Search, Interim Management Solutions or Board Appointments, we will make a significant contribution to your business.
Agri-Food
Banking &
Financial Services
Business &
Professional Services
Consumer & FMCG
Education
Energy, Utilities
& Natural Resources
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Our Team
Hugely experienced and skilled in the fields of Executive Search, Interim Management and Board Appointments, our Team would be delighted to speak to you on how we can address your immediate and long-term needs.

Tom Keane

Partner
Lansdowne Executive Search

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Luke Freeley

Partner
Lansdowne Executive Search

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Seán McDonagh

Partner
Lansdowne Executive Search

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Michelle Holden

Operations Manager
Lansdowne Executive Search

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Gemma Van Rooyen

Director of Global Programs
Horton International

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Latest News
As the trusted Executive Search partner for a large and diverse number of Irish and International organisations, we have the expertise and network to source candidates across a multitude of disciplines and specialities.
Current Opportunities
Chief Executive Officer, Swim Ireland
Swim Ireland is the National Governing Body for swimming, water polo, diving and associated aquatic disciplines across the island of Ireland. It is committed to inspiring people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to enjoy and excel in aquatic sport – from first experiences in the water through to European, World and Olympic/Paralympic success.
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Insights
We use our best people to search for your best people. Technology is just a tool.
Technology may have changed our lives in the last year but some of the secrets to successfully hiring CEOs and Senior Executive talent remain the same!
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Insights
Building The Business Case For Diversity, Equity And Inclusion.
It is now becoming more apparent that many organisations still need to do more if they want a diverse, inclusive and equitable business.
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Insights
Do You Already Know How Your Team Will Work In The Future?
A new generation of disruptive technologies is currently accelerating the digital transformation of the world of work and business.
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