• Location:  Dublin
• Fields: Food Security & Nutrition, Public Health, Development Finance, Climate Change, Sustainability, Academia, Government Appointments, Board positions
• Language: English

Ursula has been with SRI Executive since 2004 holding a variety of roles and currently leads our global team of Consultants to ensure we support our clients through sustainable search and strategy services that impact at scale.

Ursula has a strong focus on developing sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships with international Clients and Candidates both in the private and public sectors. Ursula has worked across multiple areas of International development ranging from Food Security & Nutrition, Global Public Health, Development Finance, Climate Change & Sustainability, Academia, Government Appointments, and Board positions. Ursula fosters and leads the growth of SRI’s global network of diverse and dynamic leaders both nationally and regionally around the world who save lives, eliminate poverty, sustain our planet and empower the world’s most vulnerable.

Ursula holds an MSc in Molecular Medicine from Trinity College, Dublin and has a BSc (Hons) Genetics from Queens University of Belfast.

Key appointments

• President and CEO for Global Health Council (GHC)
• Human Resources Director for Trinity College Dublin
• Chief Executive Officer for The Power of Nutrition
• Chief Procurement Officer for the World Bank
• Chief Executive Officer for HarvestPlus
• Chair of Steering Committee for Global Water Partnership (GWP)
• IFC Director, Corporate Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer, World Bank
• Deputy Director, County Impact, Nutrition for Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• Deputy Director, Innovation & Private Sector for Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• Assistant Director-General, Green Growth Planning, and Implementation

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Jack is responsible for driving the delivery of firmwide strategic objectives, organisational design and change management for SRI Executive globally. Jack has five years’ experience working in Search at SRI Executive, and previously served as a lawyer to a wide range of global investment funds.

Jack works to ensure the continued growth and development of SRI Executive, relying upon his knowledge of the International Development sector and his extensive experience working in professional services in the private sector. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Law from University College Dublin and is also admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland, England and Wales.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Languages: English, German

Ann is responsible for the research function of SRI Executive globally. She has worked in International Development for the last six years, having previously worked in the private sector in International Marketing. Ann has held several roles within the International NGO sector. Her focus was in a donor-facing environment, building partnerships with key donors including Irish Aid and the EU. Her 18 years of experience in the private sector and additional experience in the NGO sector bring a unique insight and perspective to her work.

Ann holds a BA (Hons) in Economics and German from University College Cork, a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management from the Technological University Dublin and an Advanced Diploma in Executive Coaching.

Location: Washington, D.C., United States

Dan brings more than 15 years of experience in executive search and strategy consulting for clients including international NGOs, governments, multilateral organizations, and development consultancies. He brings expertise in sustainability, public health, and education as well as insight into talent assessments and strategic leadership.

Prior to joining SRI, Dan worked for Egon Zehnder as a Global Specialist in the Public & Social Sector. Earlier in his career, he was an Associate with global consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton. He was previously the Executive Director for America’s Impact, a 3,000-member foreign policy leadership organization. He’s also the author of “Wonk University,” the first guide on book on graduate admissions for international relations and public policy programs.

Dan resides in Washington DC and is SRI’s Director for North America where he supports the numerous organizations in the area.

Dan holds a MPA from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), where he was an International Fellow. He also has a BA from Tufts University and a Certificate in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University.

Patrick Shields is a Partner of SRI Executive Search.

Patrick is an accomplished recruiter and manager with a demonstrated operational ability to administer human resource services to decentralised worldwide offices. He has recognized expertise in high volume, multinational, hands-on recruiting and staffing.

Patrick has been the Executive Director and CEO of Global Recruitment Specialists for 23 years. GRS is a boutique recruitment agency focusing on the international social sector. Patrick also was the Manager of Recruitment & Staffing with CARE International in New York City for seven years, the Director of Admissions of Saint Joseph’s College in Brooklyn New York, a Recruiter with the Peace Corps in New York City, and a water and sanitation Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya in the early 1980s. Patrick has lived in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Patrick is based in Connecticut, United States.

• Location: México / Canada
• Fields: Business & Professional Services, Private sector, Manufacturing and NGO´s
• Languages: English, Spanish

Adriana is an international executive with broad experience in human resources and expertise in global executive search, she has successfully recruited more than 120 executive-level searches, contributed to the placement of more than 2,500 professionals during her career. Adriana’s key strengths are in leadership, coaching, strategic thinking, executive search, organisation building, communications, and company culture. Adriana has led high-growth organisations on how to attract and retain top talent.

Adriana is a multiple level human resources coach and advisor, she has worked for international non-profit organisations providing research and advisory services for private and public clients.  Her bi-cultural exposure and diversity recruitment acumen consolidates her as a Global Executive Recruiter & HR Professional with expertise from working with multilateral agencies, NGOs and private sector multinational companies.  Adriana leads searches for executives in South America, Ireland, the UK and internationally.

Adriana holds a BS in Industrial Relations by ITESO and a diplomate in PNL

Key appointments

• General Manager, Brazil Sao Paulo for Carlson Wagonlit Travel
• Chief Financial Officer, Guadalajara, México for C&A
• Chief Financial Officer, Mexico City for The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
• Director of Human Resources, Mexico City for Sodexo
• General Manager, Washington DC for Business Improvement Districts

Location: Zagreb, Croatia

Language(s): English, French and Croatian

Lea has been with SRI Executive since 2015 and has supported more than 40 search projects sourcing high-level and seasoned profiles, namely in the international development, climate change and global health sector. She is committed to finding unique talent for complex assignments across the globe, using innovative recruiting and search techniques, as well as making sure to create a positive candidate and client experience.

Lea has a diverse professional background spanning from law to diplomacy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Assas University, Paris and a Master’s Degree in International and European Law from Grenoble University.

Key Recruitments:

Bioversity International – Director General

International Finance Corporation, Director, Corporate Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer

Green Climate Fund – Executive Director & Director Private Sector Facility

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation- Deputy Director, Urban Sanitation Markets

Location: Dublin

Fields: Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organisations, Development & Blended Finance

Language: English

Noel has worked in the International Development arena for the past 5 years, having previously worked in banking for close to 13 years.  More recently, Noel held several roles within the International NGO sector, where his focus was within a donor facing environment – building partnerships with major donors, foundations, trusts, and the corporate world.

Noel’s experience of having worked in both the private sector and the NGO sector brings a unique insight and perspective to his work.

Noel has an MA in International Development from University College Dublin and a BA in Sc. Management (Administration and Marketing) from Trinity College, Dublin.  He is also a fully qualified practitioner in PRINCE2 Project Management methods.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Fields: Sustainability, International Development, Global Health, Development Finance, Private Sector

Languages: English, Hindi

Apoorva has a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Trinity College Dublin and bachelor’s in human development from University of Delhi, India. She has a wide-ranging experience from nonprofit organisations for disability and education, to working with Delhi Government in their Public Grievance Monitoring System.

Apoorva has been with SRI for over 2 years now. With a deep understanding of Diversity and Inclusion in organisational processes, Apoorva has a professional approach to providing quality results and is able to commit to an assignment and deliver excellent outcomes.  She is a collaborative communicator adept at forging cross-functional relationships with a range of stakeholders, and has a vast array of experience locating the very best candidates for high profile positions across the Foundations, Multilateral Agency and the NGO sector.

Key Recruitments

• Director General – International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
• CEO – National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)
• Senior Programme Officer(s) – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• SVP, Global Legal program – Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR)
• Regional Advisor, Adolescent Development, Asia – UNICEF

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Language(s): English

Sidney obtained her Master’s Degree in International Relations from UCD and her Bachelor’s in History and Political Science from the University of Victoria, Canada. Sidney has professional experience working with NGOs and international Think Tanks in India and Ireland, where she carried out research projects focussed on social issues related to inequality, governance, and gender mainstreaming.

As a Research Consultant for SRI Executive, Sidney has a professional approach to providing quality results and is able to commit to an assignment and deliver excellent outcomes.

She has helped lead high-level searches for institutions such as Planned Parenthood Global, European Investment Bank, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), and World Mosquito Program.

Location: Madrid, Spain

Languages: English, Spanish and French

Maria brings almost 15 years of professional experience, having started her career in the healthcare industry as a psychologist for 8 years. She gained experience in human resources by working in NGOs, the private sector and educational institutions.

Maria is committed to finding diverse talents from across the globe and ensures quality across all her searches. Maria has a professional approach that creates a positive and inclusive candidate and client experience. Maria holds a Masters’s in Human Resources and a bachelor’s in Psychology from San Pablo CEU University in Madrid, and an Advanced Certificate in Executive Coaching.

Location: Paris, France

Languages: English and French

Natasha has an in-depth understanding of multilateral agencies and the international development space. Having worked for the OECD, the UK Government, and an Irish NGO, she is well-versed on issues of policy development and implementation, as well as the overall operational and personnel requirements of such organisations. This hard-earned expertise ensures that she can identify candidates with the right leadership skills for any role in global development.

A Canadian and UK citizen, Natasha is also fluent in French and English. She holds an MA in International Relations from University College Dublin in Ireland and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria in Canada.

Location: South Africa

Languages: English and French

With seven years of experience in recruitment and business development, Theresa knows how to find and secure the best talent across the international development sector. Her expertise allows her to hone in on a client’s needs and identify candidates that excel in their role. She is particularly suited to assisting on searches for roles concerned with resource and funding development, as her own business development work provides her with a unique understanding of the soft skills needed to succeed in such a position.  She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a BSC, HR Management from the University of Witwatersrand.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Languages: English and Chinese

Shijia has been with SRI Executive since 2019 and has supported search projects sourcing high-level and seasoned profiles for the international development, development finance, agriculture, humanitarian sectors. She has wide-ranging experience from non-profit organisations for education and civic engagement in China, the United Kingdom and Ireland. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from East China Normal University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Oxford.

Shijia is committed to finding high-calibre, diverse talents for complex assignments across the globe and ensuring a positive and inclusive candidate and client experience. She has helped lead executive searches for institutions such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Key Recruitments:

Global Director of People and Culture- CGIAR

Regional Director, South America- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Managing Attorney- Women’s Link Worldwide

Director, Independent Evaluation Office (IEO)- UNDP

Director, Independent Office of Evaluation – International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Location: Ireland

Languages: English

Overview: Colm is experienced in sourcing candidates for high profile and sought-after positions across multilateral agencies and NGOs. He takes a dedicated and analytical approach to every research assignment he is given and delivers high-quality results.

Colm’s unique and diversified background in accounts and operations management, as well as non-profits and on-the-ground experience in the Global South, gives him a specialised insight into client needs across a range of roles.

Colm holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from NUI Galway, two Master’s Degrees in Marketing and International Relations from NUI Galway and University College Dublin, respectively, and a HDip in Software Engineering from Dublin Business School.

Location: Ireland

George has ten years of recruitment experience, seven of which have been dedicated to executive search. George has specialised in placing senior executives across the C-suite spectrum with FTSE 100 / Fortune 500 companies and in private equity firms and SME’s. George led the Consumer Executive Search Business for Page Executive in Ireland. Most recently, he was the agricultural specialist and placing candidates across North and South America, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Before starting his recruitment career, George had his own diving equipment retail and manufacturing business, providing equipment for 13 outlets across the UK and South Africa.

George has a BA from UCD in Modern History and an MA from The University of York in 18th Century English Literature.  He is currently based in Malin Head – Ireland’s most northerly point.

Location: Kenya

Based in Kenya, Anne has held several roles in executive search, most recently with Shortlist Professionals, where she worked with clients such as the Aga Khan Foundation, FSD Africa, OGTI (funded by Carbon Trust and DFID), and WWF Kenya. Prior to this, Anne worked with Tevat Group of companies (Fintech company) as a Recruitment Coordinator.

Anne holds a degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in HR Management from Cambridge College.

Location: Leeds, UK

Language: English

Patrick has more than 20 years of experience in executive search for global recruitment company Page Group. He brings expertise in both contingent and retained search and selection assignments for senior management, executive, and c-suite appointments. His experience of having worked in private equity, banking, and accounting across multiple sectors brings a unique insight and perspective.

Prior to joining SRI Executive, Patrick worked for Page Group as a Director with responsibility for financial recruitment up to CFO level with an additional remit to nurture and develop other high performing individuals as a mentor and coach. Earlier in his career, he was in leadership roles at both Page and, previously, listed recruitment group, Hays Plc where he led the Banking team.