MARYAM LORA
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
DUBLIN
Summary
Accomplished Executive Search and Talent Acquisition professional with over 18 years of experience identifying, attracting, and placing senior leadership talent across diverse industries. Proven track record of delivering executive search solutions, workforce planning strategies, talent intelligence, and organizational growth initiatives for multinational corporations, mid-market businesses, and emerging organizations. Skilled in executive recruitment, market mapping, stakeholder engagement, talent assessment, and strategic hiring.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Executive Search Consultant
Global Talent Partners
01.2019 - Current
- Led 200+ successful executive placements across Fortune 500 companies and emerging startups
- Built proprietary talent intelligence platform that identified top-tier candidates in competitive markets
- Managed $5M+ in annual recruitment contracts with 98% client retention rate
- Developed strategic hiring frameworks that reduced time-to-hire by 40% while improving candidate quality
- Mentored and trained team of 8 junior consultants on market research and relationship-driven sourcing
Talent Acquisition Director
Executive Search International
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Sourced and placed C-suite executives including 12 CEOs and 25+ Board members
- Conducted comprehensive market mapping across technology, healthcare, and financial services sectors
- Established relationships with 500+ executive candidates and key industry stakeholders
- Delivered customized workforce planning strategies for mid-market and enterprise organizations
- Achieved 96% placement retention rate through rigorous candidate assessment and client alignment
Strategic Recruitment Consultant
Premier Staffing Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Built and managed talent acquisition strategy for 50+ corporate clients across multiple industries
- Identified and recruited specialized leadership talent in emerging sectors
- Developed candidate assessment frameworks using behavioral interviewing and competency mapping
- Grew business division from $0 to $2M in annual revenue within 3 years
- Created long-term hiring strategies that aligned talent acquisition with organizational growth
Recruitment Manager
Corporate Talent Group
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed recruitment operations for 30+ high-growth companies in technology and professional services
- Negotiated and placed 300+ professionals across management and senior specialist roles
- Established strategic partnerships with key industry leaders and talent pools
- Optimized recruitment process reducing average placement time from 90 to 45 days
- Consistently exceeded placement targets with 90%+ first-time hire success rate
Talent Research Specialist
Market Insights Recruitment
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Conducted in-depth market and talent landscape analysis for strategic planning initiatives
- Sourced and qualified 500+ qualified candidates annually across target industries
- Developed proprietary talent database indexing 2,000+ executive profiles
- Supported recruitment team with competitive intelligence on talent markets and compensation benchmarks
- Built foundation for career-long focus on data-driven, strategic talent acquisition
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management and Human Resources
Skills
- Executive Search
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- C-Suite Recruitment
- Board-Level Placements
- Workforce Planning
- Market Mapping
- Talent Intelligence
- Candidate Assessment
- Strategic Sourcing
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership Hiring
- Business Development
- Recruitment Operations
- Team Leadership
- Client Relationship Management
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- LinkedIn Talent Insights
- Bullhorn ATS
- Greenhouse
- Lever
- Workday Recruiting
- SuccessFactors
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Recruitment Analytics
- Talent Intelligence Platforms
Websites
Certification
- Certified Recruitment Professional (CRP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Certified Talent Acquisition Specialist (CTAS)
- Strategic Workforce Planning Certification
- LinkedIn Certified Professional Recruiter
- Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Certificate
Accomplishments
- 200+ Executive Placements
- 12 CEO Placements
- 25+ Board Member Placements
- $5M+ Annual Recruitment Portfolio Managed
- 98% Client Retention Rate
- 96% Placement Retention Rate
- 500+ Executive Candidate Network
- 300+ Senior Professional Placements
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Senior Executive Search Consultant
Global Talent Partners
01.2019 - Current
Talent Acquisition Director
Executive Search International
01.2015 - 01.2019
Strategic Recruitment Consultant
Premier Staffing Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2015
Recruitment Manager
Corporate Talent Group
01.2009 - 01.2012
Talent Research Specialist
Market Insights Recruitment
01.2007 - 01.2009