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

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

With a strong orientation for developing sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships with Clients and Candidates both in the private and public sector internationally, 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 generates the circumstances that build SRI Executive’s own global network of relationships and essential regional representatives that enable SRI Executive to find the world’s most outstanding diverse and dynamic leaders to save lives, eliminate poverty, sustain our planet and empower the world’s most vulnerable.to identify outstanding leaders for organisations that are solving the

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

Key appointments

• Human Resources Director for Trinity College Dublin
• Dean of King’s Inns
• Chief Procurement Officer for the World Bank
• Chief Executive Officer for HarvestPlus
• 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 and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management from the Technological University Dublin.

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: Philippines/East Asia
• Fields: NGO´s, Foundations, Banking, Government, Private sector.
• Language: English /Tagalog

A matchmaker for both candidate and organisation, Arvin ensures candidates are always a good fit to achieve their objectives.  Having been in Executive Search since 1996, Arvin has serviced a cross-section of industries in the public and private sectors and has been a Senior Consultant with SRI Executive since 2009.

Arvin handles consultancy services for global organisations and specialises in sourcing and transitioning the most exceptional private and public sector senior management executives across different sectors into non-for-profit, foundation, banking, government, and private organisations.  Arvin has deep experience in Food Security & Nutrition, Global Public Health, Development Finance, and Climate Change.

Arvin holds a BA in Psychology from De La Salle University, Philippines.

Key appointments

• Director of Operations for The International Rice Research Institute
• Head of Resource Mobilization for The International Rice Research Institute
• Head of Partnerships for The International Rice Research Institute
• General Counsel for Green Climate Fund
• Head of Portfolio Management for the Green Climate Fund

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: Zagreb, Croatia

Language(s): English, French and Croatian

Léa 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, 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: Johannesburg/ South Africa
• Fields: Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Private Sector.
• Language: English / Afrikaans

With over 11+ years working as a Recruitment Consultant, Shenaaz ensures candidates are always a good fit within an organisation to support the achievement of organisational goals.  Shenaaz brings a crosscutting approach to the recruitment process in both the public and private sectors. She has supported in the appointment of senior directors into the FMCG sector. Working with organisations that are funded by the larger donors such as the World Bank, she can deliver consultancy services for regional and global organisations and specialises in sourcing and transitioning the most exceptional private and public sector senior management executives across different sectors into international development sector, and private organisations. Shenaaz is also tasked with SRI’s own internal hiring. 

Key Recruitments

• • Chief Transaction Officer – South African Power Pool
  • Senior Programme Officer – South African power Pool
  • Head of Business Expansion Products – Copperbelt Energy
  • VP, Search – SRI USA

Dr Mary Collins – Chartered Psychologist & Professional Executive Coach

Mary is a Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society) and works 3 days per week as an academic with the Royal College of Surgeons Institute of Leadership as well as running a successful private workplace psychology practice.  Mary has been working in the Organisation Development and Talent Management field for over 15 years. Mary is on the Coaching Psychological Divisional Committee with the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Mary completed her own doctoral research in 2010, her research focus was looking at enhancing the psychological contract of ‘Generation Y’ in the professional services sector to enhance performance and engagement levels.  Mary is one of the authors of a book published in April 2014 with the Institute of Chartered Accountants titled ‘Managing Smart People and Other Professionals.’

Over the last 6 years, Mary has been running a Women in Leadership programme and is a faculty member in a master’s in leadership in the Middle East.  This year she delivered a Women in Leadership program with Johnson & Johnson also in the Middle East.

Mary is an Accredited Professional Executive Coach and Coach Assessor with the Association of Coaching (AC) and is qualified in the use of a range of psychometric and personality assessment instruments. She is a Fellow and Council member of the Irish Institute of Training & Development (IITD).

In 2016, Mary was nominated as a role model for the Aurora Women in Leadership Programme.  Mary sits on judging panels for the IITD National Training Awards, Engineer’s Ireland CPD Awards, GradIreland Awards, HR Leadership Awards and Bon Secours Hospital Group Staff Awards.

Mary is currently writing a book on ‘Recruiting Talented Professionals’ due to be published by Chartered Accountants Ireland in Spring 2021.