Philosophy & Approach

A CEO-led Executive Search

Hussey & Associates offer a unique and bespoke service, that is rarely (if ever) replicated by other Executive Search firms. It’s Founder and Senior Consultant has been a global CEO for 4 different businesses, and offers an approach that first and foremost puts the clients true needs first, via a deep-dive session to explore what the business requires, both now and into the future. Paul then begins his search, assessing candidates as if he was the leader of the business, filtering candidates based on the 4 pillars of suitability.

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What makes Hussey & Associates different

1. Paul Hussey personally takes ownership of every step of the process. He brings his 20 years of C-Suite leadership to bear, putting himself in the minds of the employer to find the best talent.

2. Paul will spend a disproportionate amount of time with the employer stakeholders, to delve deeply into the nuances of identifying the heart of the Functional, Leadership, E.Q. and Proactivity needs in prospective candidates.

3. Crucially, after the candidate is on-boarded, Paul Hussey will personally coach and mentor the employee on a part-time basis over 6 months, to ensure a smooth integration. Paul brings many years of mentoring and coaching executives to align them with the businesses values, expectations and unique cultural norms. There is no cost for this service, it is part of the Hussey & Associates service offering.

Specialized Services

Hussey & Associates have partnered with leading Executive Search researchers to bring a new approach to identifying the appropriate candidates, both in Ireland and internationally. Due to Paul’s long career in the US, Asia, India, Europe the UK and Ireland, he has cultivated deep and extensive relationships with those who can identify the top calibre talent that will meet the senior leadership expectations.

For international candidates that would require sponsorship of a Work Permit (for example, the Critical Skills Employment permit), Hussey & Associates have partnered with Ireland’s premier facilitator of the documentation required to ensure a smooth and efficient processing that will minimize the time and effort required for the candidate to be in-situ in Ireland and be ready to undertake the exciting career opportunity.

A CEO C-Suite perspective

Paul puts himself in the mindset of the client, delving deeply into the business needs and strategic direction, and assesses the candidates based on that reality. Because also being an Executive Coach and Business Mentor, he has the innate experience and capability to go below the surface and truly understand what is it the client actually seeks, and therefore understand how to scope any candidate accordingly.

What a senior leadership team member should be evaluated on

Functional Skills and appropriate experience
Leadership Traits and Communications Skills
Proactive initiative and high EQ
Passionate and Strategic Thinker

Frequently asked questions

Executive Search

The Mentoring and Coaching service is part of the service offering of Hussey & Associates, and there are no additional fees for this. It is entirely voluntary, however most clients agree how beneficial this is, in order to make the transition for the new leader as seamless and successful as possible.

Paul Hussey will engage monthly with the new hire, adjusting the time to to fit his or her schedule. Typically, the coaching can be done in a two hour session each month, for up to 6 months depending on the need.

This is especially valuable for international hires, with the senior hire adjusting to the business and cultural circumstances of the role.

While each circumstance is different, it is reasonable to approximate the time it will take. Once Hussey & Associates are engaged, the brief and job description takes up to 2 weeks to refine, giving Paul Hussey sufficient time to deeply understand the needs of the role in question.

The search process takes up to 2-3 weeks, before a suitable short-list of suitable candidates can be presented to the hiring business for consideration. Allowing for scheduling interviews and assessments, it is probable that the right candidate will be selected and employment terms negotiated over a further 2 weeks.

For international candidates requiring a Government-issued work permit and subsequent Visa, that can take an additional 3-4 weeks, however that can also run concurrent to any notice period required, which can frequently be between 1 month and 3 months.

So in summary, from starting the engagement with Hussey & Associates to having the hired candidate start will take between 4 and 6 months on average.

The Founder and lead Consultant is a former CEO, having hired multiple leadership team members across many continents. He deeply understands both sides of the process, ie the short, medium and longer term needs of the business, as well as the aspirations, concerns and ambitions of the candidates. The role of the recruiter is to delve into these factors and facilitate the strategic fit for both sides.

Furthermore, unlike other Search Firms, Paul Hussey provides the coaching and mentoring service beyond the Search process. This is based on his many years of coaching senior executives across the globe. This allows him to be a longer-term Trusted Advisor to both parties.

A CEO-led Executive Search

What makes Hussey & Associates different

Specialized Services

A CEO C-Suite perspective

Frequently asked questions

Is the post-placement Mentoring & Coaching obligatory? Are there fees? How does it work?

How long does the entire executive search process take?

What makes Hussey & Associates different from other Search Firms?