Paul joined the Board and executive management team in January 2021 with a key focus on service delivery and driving strategic growth. Paul has responsibility for all operations and support functions within the business with a particular focus on further enhancing the customer experience across all activities and services for our clients, candidates, and staff.

Paul’s core background is in finance and he has held a number of CFO and senior management roles across a range of industry sectors over the last 20 years – including with Wisetek, Musgraves, O’Neill and Brennan, and EY. Paul is a qualified Chartered Accountant and recently successfully completed the Chartered Director qualification with the Institute of Directors.  Paul also brings International experience to the team having worked extensively abroad in a number of different countries including Poland, Germany and the USA.

Paul is married with three children and his main hobbies are sport in general and GAA in particular – underage coaching with Erin’s Own GAA club in Cork and supporting his native county Tipperary.

Katheryn has been a Director of Ward Personnel since 2010 and her focus is mainly on the Human Resources and Administration side of the business.

She has previous experience working for an American multinational company and has also more than 20 years’ experience in Public Sector roles including an overseas posting where she spent a couple of years as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Irish Ambassador to Britain.

Outside of work, Katheryn is a mother to two teenage daughters, who keep her busy. She also enjoys running, keep-fit and fashion.

Liam joined Ward Personnel in May 2011 and has full responsibility for the finance function including payroll, invoicing, credit control and managing the company accounts.

Prior to Ward Personnel, Liam had more than 20 years’ experience as Office Manager with Odlum Flour Millers until they ceased operations in their Cork depot in 2009.

Anthony joined the Ward Personnel Team in June 2023 in the role of Business Development Manager.

Anthony has responsibility for managing the sales and account management team and oversees all business development within the business, with a particular focus on maintaining our existing clients and developing new business across all areas of our services portfolio.

Anthony has over 30 years senior management experience across a wide range of industries incorporating sales & business development, operations, recruitment, facilities management & key account management.

Anthony’s recruitment and operational experience enables him to work closely with all teams across Ward Personnel to help us continue to scale the business.

Outside of work, Anthony lives in East Cork by the beach near Cloyne and is married with 3 children. He trains regularly to keep fit and holds a black belt in Judo and has recently taken up Jiu Jitsu. He is a regular at St Colman’s Park supporting Cobh Ramblers and travels to Anfield to support Liverpool.

David jest założycielem i dyrektorem zarządzającym firmy Ward Personnel, którą założył w 2010 roku. Posiada ponad 20-letnie doświadczenie w zarządzaniu w branży rekrutacyjnej, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem sektora budowlanego i przemysłowego.

David kieruje rozwojem zespołu Ward Personnel przez ponad 10 lat z niesłabnącą pasją do profesjonalnej obsługi klienta jako fundamentu firmy. Jego podstawowym przekonaniem jest to, że każdy klient i kandydat powinien otrzymać maksymalną opiekę i uwagę ze strony Ward Personnel w celu zapewnienia pomyślnego rezultatu dla wszystkich stron. Filozofia ta napędza wszystkie działania firmy, które mają na celu poprawę doświadczenia klienta i w rezultacie uczynić Ward Personnel rekruterem z wyboru dla klientów oraz kandydatów.

David posiada dyplom z ekonomii i matematyki, tytuł magistra ekonomii oraz dyplom z edukacji uzyskany na wyższej uczelni University College Galway (obecnie NUI Galway).

Poza pracą, David jest żonaty i ma dwie córki. Interesuje się wszystkimi dyscyplinami sportu, a w szczególności hurlingiem, Gaelic Football, rugby, kolarstwem oraz kibicuje Liverpool FC. Jest także zapalonym entuzjastą fitnessu, który lubi jeździć na rowerze, pływać oraz spacerować.

Rory’s role involves managing our team in the Cork Labour and Trades office and his keen attention to detail is invaluable when it comes to sourcing the right candidate for our clients.

Originally from Scotland, Rory graduated from the University of Strathclyde with an Honours degree in History and Politics then spent a number of years working ‘on the tools’ in Australia, New Zealand and Canada before moving to Ireland in February 2021 and settling into his current role.

Outside of work, Rory enjoys hillwalking, skiing and revelling in the misery that is supporting Clyde FC.

Originally from Donegal, Paddy joined the Ward team in March 2023, as Quality and Compliance Manager based in our Cork office.

Coming to Cork many years ago, Paddy spent his initial 11 years in the Irish Naval Service, is a Chartered Member of CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel Development), and holds a Degree in HRM (from CIT, now MTU), Diploma in Management and Employee Relations (from NCI).

Paddy has vast industry experience in Health & Safety, Training & Education, Quality, HR and Operations over the last 25 years and is well versed on a range of external quality standards, including the various quality and ISO standards.

Paddy is married with two children, loves sport in particular soccer, hurling, Gaelic football and follows Leeds United. Paddy is a keen photographer, enjoys cycling and walking and participating in charity and sporting events.

Matt Mis jest menedżerem w Industrial Division. Posiada ponad 5 lat doświadczenia w zarządzaniu tym działem, który specjalizuje się w pozyskiwaniu zagranicznych kandydatów (cała UE) dla naszych klientów w Irlandii. Matt wierzy, że ciężka praca, profesjonalna obsługa kilenta i przywiązywanie dużej wagi do szczegółów są kluczem do sukcesu.

Z tytułem magistra prawa, posiada silne umiejętności analityczne i doskonałą etykę pracy.  Zbudował silne relacje z naszymi klientami, zdobył ich zaufanie i wiarę w naszą zdolność do spełniania ich oczekiwań.

Poza pracą Matt lubi spędzać czas z rodziną. Jest żonaty i ma dwójkę dzieci. Jest również wielkim fanem piłki nożnej.

Peter joined the team in 2017 and works with the Labour and Trades Division in our Cork office.

Peter is at the forefront when it comes to meeting the needs of our clients and he has built a strong rapport with our workers and clients during his time with Ward Personnel.  He is now the Business Development and Account Manager for the Munster region and strives to provide our Clients with the best service possible, at all times.

Peter holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Cork Institute of Technology.

Jack joined Ward Personnel in October 2023 and works with our Munster Labour and Trades Division in sales and business development.

Jack started his career in the Construction Industry circa 20 years ago working in roles such as fireproofing, taping and jointing, slabbing, and block laying. He then worked for a period in the fitness Industry as a fitness instructor and gym manager and during this period successfully completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Management in University of Limerick.

Jacks has considerable experience within the recruitment industry and in his last role he was a Regional Manager, recruiting staff for the Agricultural industry. His combination of extensive construction and recruitment experience means he is well placed to service our growing client base in the West Munster, Midlands and Western regions.

Jack has two young boys and in between entertaining them, he enjoys watching rugby and keeping fit.

Martin joined Ward Personnel in the fourth quarter of 2024 and is now leading our Danish operations. Based in Denmark, he is dedicated to supporting our clients’ projects and their staffing needs.

A welder by trade in his native Denmark, Martin founded his own industrial construction company in the USA and has worked in the USA for over 20 years across a broad range of construction, and mechanical and electrical projects. His extensive construction industry experience will enable him to understand the needs of our Danish based clients and support their staffing needs.

Equipped with leadership courses from Stanford, Martin is a highly organised and driven professional, underpinned by a strong work ethic, and will be focused on ensuring we deliver a quality service to our Danish based clients.

Outside of work, Martin is a devoted husband and father with a son in college. He enjoys running, hiking, and DIY in his free time.

At 52 years old, Ian Kelly brings a wealth of experience, energy, and character shaped by a life well-lived. A proud Irishman, Ian’s early years were defined by his passion for sport, playing both rugby and Gaelic football — a competitive spirit that carried into his professional life. He is really looking forward to starting his new role as Business Development and Account Manager for Ward Personnel in the Dublin region.

With over three decades of success in sales across Ireland and international markets including in the construction sector, Ian has built a reputation for delivering results, nurturing client relationships, and mentoring teams to success.

Outside of work, Ian is a dedicated father of three and shares his home with three dogs, ensuring life is never quiet. Whether on the pitch, in the boardroom, or at home, Ian brings the same commitment, humour, and straight-talking authenticity that has served him well in life to date.

Pat joined the Ward Personnel team in February 2025 in the role of Business Development and Account Manager for the Dublin region.

Pat has a wealth of sales experience in the construction industry both in Ireland and abroad predominantly in the construction machinery and steel sectors.

Pats focus is building and maintaining good relationships with customers and providing a top quality service to our clients.
In his spare time, Pat enjoys GAA, rugby, going for walks and playing golf. Back in the day he played senior football for Kildare and is now an avid supporter.

Aubrey Sheehan has joined Ward Personnel as Business Development & Account Manager for the Dublin region. He brings over 15 years of sales experience, predominantly in the construction industry. With expertise in sales management, strategic account management, and new business development, Aubrey consistently strives to provide an exceptional service to clients.

In addition to his professional career, Aubrey has an impressive athletic background. Having competed in international swimming events across Europe and played in Leinster Schools Rugby, Aubrey’s passion for sports is evident. He is also a big fan of Formula One.

Residing in Dublin, Aubrey is also a qualified fitness instructor and personal trainer, continuously fostering a love for fitness and well-being.

Daniel joined the Ward Personnel team in November 2022 and works within the Cork Labour and Trades Division, servicing the Munster region.

Daniel is from Cork city and holds a Bachelor’s degree Hons in Hospitality Management from Cork Institute of Technology.  His background includes extensive recruitment experience in the cleaning services industry and in hotel management.

His excellent customer service skills are paramount in maintaining and building good relationships with clients and candidates. His previous recruitment experience in the cleaning sector also extended to the construction industry so he is already familiar with the Cork construction market.

In Daniel’s spare time, he enjoys going for walks with his one-year-old daughter, watching football, and car detailing.

Melisa, originally from Spain, is based in Cork and has been living in Ireland since 2018. She joined Ward Personnel in September 2022 as office administrator. She has a broad and varied role and it includes general administration and supporting the Cork Labour and Trades team and Payroll department. She liaises on a weekly basis with our candidate and client base and is a problem solver, dealing with a range of queries.

Melisa’s background is mainly Administration. For the last 4 years she has worked in the educational sector, initially as an administrative assistant and then as operations lead.

Melisa is a nature lover. In her spare time, she likes to photograph captivating views all over Ireland.

Niall is from Cork City and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Munster Technological University. His background is mainly in the hospitality industry, where he was heavily involved in the training and development of new employees, dealing with customer queries and providing the best possible service at all times to both external and internal customers.

Niall’s focus now is to use his valuable customer service skills to support our construction clients and candidates. His previous experience in the hospitality industry will be a great help in building strong relationships with clients and candidates.

In Niall’s spare time, he enjoys playing sports, socialising with friends, and watching his beloved Celtic FC.

Dawid, originally from Poland, has been in Ireland since 2007 and worked across the construction sector in Ireland for several years.

Dawid joined Ward Personnel in February 2020 and for his first 2 years his primary focus was on sourcing Polish workers for a range of construction roles in Ireland. Since 2022 Dawid has been working across all divisions in the company sourcing local workers both locally and Internationally, and managing our inbound enquires process from candidates.

Dawid graduated from School of Economics in Poland in 2004 before he moved to Ireland.

Outside of work, Dawid enjoys gym activity, open water swimming, and cold immersion therapy.

Eoin joined the Ward Personnel Team in July 2023 and works within the Cork Labour & Trades Division, servicing the Munster region.

Born in Cork, Eoin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from University College Cork. He has also lived for long periods in both London, UK and Sydney, Australia. He has extensive recruitment experience in London where he serviced a wide range of Industry sectors – including facilities, business support and local government.

In his spare time, he maintains a keen interest in many sports, particularly football, and can be found in Turners Cross watching Cork City play. He also likes to keep fit through walking, hiking and cycling.

George has joined the Dublin Labour and Trades team in February 2024 and brings with him a wealth of industry experience. Originally from Georgia, he spent some of his early years in Ireland and graduated with a Hons Degree in Management from the National College of Ireland.

He has worked in a variety of construction related roles over the last 20 years including on sites across Europe for some of Ireland’s largest Mechanical and Electrical companies. He has also significant back office and finance experience in his native Geogia working for a large construction company.

His language skills, including fluent Russian and Georgian, will be a big help in working with our non-Irish site workforce in the Dublin region and supporting our clients’ requirements. In his free time, he likes to travel and also play some sports including snooker and table tennis.

Thomas is originally from Waterville in Kerry and has lived in Cork City for the last 5 years. Thomas joined the team in September 2024 as an Account Manager in our Munster Labour and Trades Division.

Having started his career in hospitality as a teenager, Thomas has gained extensive experience in retail management and customer service, including in operations and recruitment.

His customer-facing experience has enabled Thomas to hone his communication, interpersonal and leadership skills in fast-paced and multi-tasking environments – so ideal experience for the next stage of his career in construction recruitment!

Outside of work, Thomas enjoys socialising with friends, quizzes, watching sports and dabbling in some stand up comedy and writing screenplays/sketches.

Kamil joined the Ward Labour and Trades Team in November 2024 as an Account Manager. Originally from Poland, he holds a Bachelor of Business Honours Degree in Marketing from Munster Technological University.

His background is mainly in the retail sector which has helped him to develop strong communication & customer service skills. He plans to utilise these skills to support our construction clients and candidates. Kamil is an ambitious and friendly individual who always strives to achieve the best possible result for his clients and candidates.

In his spare time Kamil is a big soccer fan, supporting FC Barcelona since childhood. He likes to live an active lifestyle, going to the gym and running in his spare time, and also likes to socialise with friends and family.

Tiernan is originally from West Cork and has lived in Cork City for the past 10 years. Tiernan joined the team in April 2025 as an Account Manager in our Munster Labour and Trades Division.

Starting his career in retail management, Tiernan quickly built a strong foundation in customer service and account management. With a solid background in recruitment across industries such as engineering and construction, Tiernan brings a wealth of experience in sourcing and placing candidates, as well as managing key client relationships. His ability to thrive in fast-paced environments has equipped him with excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Outside of work, Tiernan is a big rugby fan, He also enjoys outdoor activities, going to the Gym, and he also plays a bit of music.

Michal joined Ward Personnel in May 2025 as Operations Manager in our International Sourcing Division. Michal has over 15 years of experience leading teams and driving success across various industries including off- site construction and facilities management.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics and Marketing, providing him with a strong foundation in operational efficiency and customer engagement.

He believes that good leadership, a strong customer focus, and a commitment to continuous improvement are key to achieving long-term success.

Outside of work, Michal enjoys spending quality time with his family and has a passion for hiking and traveling.

Malgorzata joined the Ward Personnel team in April 2025 as a Recruiter based in our Lublin, Poland office. She will be responsible for sourcing and placing candidates for our International Construction and a Mechanical and Electrical clients in Ireland and across Europe.

Prior to joining Ward Personnel, Malgorzata spent 16 years studying and working in the United Kingdom, where she gained experience in recruitment and sales, particularly within the scientific and legal recruitment sectors.

Outside of work, Malgorzata enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and going for long walks in nature.

Aleksa Bugarski joined our Dublin Labour and Trades team in August 2021.  After graduating from University in 2018 with a BA in English Philology, Aleksa has worked in a range of teaching and recruitment roles across Croatia, Serbia and a 6 month stint in China.

Aleksa also has extensive construction experience having worked on a number of construction sites in Ireland prior to joining our team – having this site experience is a great help in advising our candidates around finding the right role for them.

His primary focus is on sourcing and recruiting candidates from the Balkan region for various construction roles and client assignments throughout Ireland.

Aleksa loves playing soccer, travelling and socialising.

Marcin, originally from Poland, joined our International Sourcing Division as an Account Manager in October 2021. Initially based in our Dublin office, his main focus was on growing the business within the Dublin and Leinster regions. Marcin was promoted to Area Manager in February 2023 and since May 2024, he has moved to Poland to head up our Polish office in Lublin.

Marcin graduated from University College Dublin in 2016 with a Master’s degree in Sports & Exercise Management. After graduating, he developed a career in business management, with managerial roles in Smyth’s Toys Superstore and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Marcin’s current primary focus is on attracting top-tier construction candidates, from within Poland and across Eastern Europe, and connecting them with outstanding opportunities within our client network both in Ireland and Western Europe.

Outside of work, Marcin enjoys a variety of sports including soccer, volleyball, and squash. He also has a passion for traveling and baking.

Bartek ukończył szkołę technologii żywności w Polsce w 2005 roku, zanim przeprowadził się do Irlandii. Na Zielonej Wyspie jest od 2006 roku i przez kilka lat pracował jako kierownik zmiany w McDonalds Ireland.

Ma również duże doświadczenie w pracy na produkcji oraz na budowach głównie jako aplikator specjalistycznych silikonów.

Bartek dołączył do Ward Personnel w czerwcu 2021 roku, a jego głównym zadaniem jest pozyskiwanie polskich pracowników na stanowiska budowlane, produkcyjne, magazynowe i dystrybucyjne.

W wolnym czasie Bart uwielbia spędzać czas z rodziną, w tym z dwójką dzieci, a jego pasją jest fotografia.

Aldona joined our Lublin office team as a recruiter in April 2023. Her core role is to source Polish based workers who are interested in moving to Ireland to work with Ward Personnel’s client base and to manage the end to end recruitment process in relation to same.

Aldona holds a Master’s degree in Administrative Law and has completed postgraduate studies in Occupational Health and Safety. She has over 15 years of professional experience covering the areas of HR and Recruitment, Occupational Health and Safety, and Administration and Accounting.

In her personal life, Aldona is a happy wife and mother of two sons. She enjoys spending her spare time with friends and family.

Valeria holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Corporate Finance from Moldova State University. Having lived in Ireland for the last 4 years she joined the Ward Personnel Dublin office in June 2023 as an Account Manager in our International Sourcing Division.

With over two years of experience as a supervisor in a facilities management company and previous retail experience, Valeria has honed her skills in communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Fluent in Romanian, Russian, and English, she is looking forward to using her language and recruitment skills to build relationships with a diverse base of candidates in order to service our clients recruitment needs in the construction sector.

Outside of work, Valeria enjoys travel, singing, painting, and participating in various sports activities.

Dominika joined the Ward Personnel team in our Lublin office in November 2023. She is responsible for employee sourcing and recruitment for our International Clients. Dominika holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She has also completed her postgraduate studies in transport psychology.

Dominika has extensive recruitment experience having over 5 years of hands-on experience in HR departments. She also has direct experience in recruiting Polish employees for international positions so is an ideal fit for her new role.

In her free time, Dominika enjoys cooking, travelling and attending concerts.

Malwina dołączyła do zespołu Cork Industrial Division jako Office Administrator we wrześniu 2021 roku. Jej główną rolą jest wspieranie i pomoc zespołowi w szeregu zadań operacyjnych, w tym prowadzenie naszej bazy kandydatów.

Malwina posiada tytuł magistra w zakresie zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi, licencjat w zakresie organizacji i zarządzania socjologicznego, jak również kwalifikacje IPASS w zakresie płac. Posiada ponad 5-letnie doświadczenie w zakresie administracji kadrowej i ogólnej.

Poza pracą, Malwina jest kochającą żoną i matką. Lubi podróże, muzykę oraz spędzanie czasu z rodziną i przyjaciółmi.

Darek is originally from Kraków, Poland, has lived in Ireland since 2005, and has an IT degree. Darek has gained a wide variety of experience working in Ireland including in IT, Retail and Account Management.

Darek joined the Ward Personnel team in February 2024 as an account manager, based in Cork. His primary role is recruiting workers from Poland for construction roles with our client base throughout Ireland.

Outside of work, Darek is a loving husband and doting father to his two children. His hobbies include soccer and exploring new technology.

Michal joined Ward Personnel in September 2024 as an Account Manager in International Sourcing Division in our Cork office. Michal has extensive operations and recruitment experience having worked for over 10 years in a variety of retail and operations roles in Lidl and Smyths toys, rising from store operative to store management level.

Michal is originally from Szczecin, Poland and he first came to Ireland in 2013. He successfully completed his degree in European Studies before moving to Ireland.

He is really looking forward to start working with clients and candidates to service their needs and grow the Ward Personnel business.

Outside of his working life Michal likes to play soccer, enjoys a bit of photography, and relaxing with his family, as well as discovering new places by travelling the world.

Marta, who is originally from Poland, joined Ward Personnel in our Dublin office as an Account Manager in August 2024.

Marta has a varied international background, having previously lived in Ireland for eight years before recently returning after another eight years in the Middle East.

During her time the Middle East, Marta has gained extensive experience and exposure to HR and recruitment across several sectors including hospitality, Car rental, and travel advisory.  As part of these roles Marta worked across social media and logistics to support her core HR and recruitment activity.

In addition to her professional life, Marta is a volunteer for NGOs that support refugees, reflecting her commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Outside of work, Marta enjoys photography, traveling the world, discovering different cultures, and exploring genealogy.

Bobby is a Principal Consultant in our Management & Technical Division.  He is responsible for ensuring that all clients find the best professional staff available in the marketplace.

With 5 years’ experience of successfully building long-standing relationships across the construction industry, Bobby is ideally positioned to offer candidates the best opportunities in the industry.

Bobby holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Limerick and has a varied background in both public and private sector business management prior to joining Ward Personnel.

Łukasz dołączył do Ward Personnel jako Account Manager w Industrial Division we wrześniu 2021 roku. Jego głównym zadaniem jest pozyskiwanie pracowników budowlanych, kadry kierowniczej oraz specjalistów ds. produkcji z Polski i innych krajów europejskich.

Łukasz pochodzi z Tychów, gdzie w 2003 roku ukończył Technikum Budowlane. Od 2005 roku mieszka w Irlandii i większość swojej kariery zawodowej spędził w sektorze urządzeń medycznych.

Łukasz był jednym z założycieli drużyny piłkarskiej Cork Eagles PFC, a następnie jako menedżer doprowadził ją do wielkich sukcesów.

Poza pracą Łukasz jest kochającym mężem i ojcem, a jego hobby to piłka nożna, muzyka i nowe technologie.