Matt Mis is the head of our European Operations Team, and he has over 5 years recruitment experience in managing this team which specialises in sourcing foreign candidates for our Irish based clients. Matt believes that hard work, being customer focused, and having great attention to detail are key to success.

With a Master of Law degree, he has strong analytical skills and an excellent work ethic.  He has built strong relationships with our clients and has gained their trust and belief in our ability to consistently deliver for them.

Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and is married with two kids. He is also a huge soccer fan.

Kasia joined the European Operations Team in May 2025 as Business Development Manager for Denmark, where she supports international talent relocating to work on Danish construction sites. With her strong interpersonal skills and organizational knowledge, she serves as a vital link between employees and clients on the ground in Denmark.

Kasia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Policy, Management of Public and Civic Organizations. She has also completed advanced training in decision-making, conflict resolution, and negotiation.

With several years of experience leading teams and overseeing operations, Kasia is committed to creating the best possible experience for our site workforce. She is passionate about helping people, solving problems behind the scenes, and ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Outside of work, Kasia enjoys spending time with her loved ones, reading crime novels, and discovering new places through travel.

Originally from Co. Leitrim, now living in Frankfurt, Germany, Conor joined Ward Personnel in February 2026 to support the company’s expansion in Germany, with a focus on developing client relationships and supporting business growth in the European market.

He brings over 20 years of international business development and client management experience, having worked with organisations across a range of sectors to help them identify opportunities, build partnerships, and expand into new markets. In his role, Conor is focused on growing Ward Personnel’s presence in Germany and delivering high-quality support to our construction and mechanical and electrical clients.

In his spare time, Conor enjoys running, hiking, tennis, and gardening.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With over 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Allan joined Ward Personnel in May 2025 as Head of our Management & Technical Team where he leads our team in White Collar Construction recruitment. He brings a proven track record of success and a wealth of industry knowledge to the role.

Before joining Ward Personnel, Allan spent 25 years with global FTSE 250 recruitment firm Hays, where he held several leadership roles. His responsibilities included leading the Construction & Property recruitment division and, overseeing the client engagement strategy for the company’s Irish operations.

Allan is widely regarded as a trusted advisor in the talent acquisition space, known for his strategic mindset and deep cross-sector expertise. His ability to align recruitment strategies with business goals has consistently delivered outstanding results for clients and candidates alike.

Allan holds a Degree in Business Studies from Munster Technological University (MTU).

Outside of work, Allan is a dedicated family man, married with two sons. He is passionate about League of Ireland football and actively contributes to his local community as a grassroots coach with Stepaside FC in Dublin.

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.

Richard, a Waterford native, joined Ward Personnel in March 2026 as Recruitment Consultant in our White- Collar Division.

Richard is a specialist recruiter focused on the Construction and Mechanical and Electrical sectors, partnering with contractors, developers and consultancies across Ireland & Europe. He has built a reputation as a consistent top performer in recruitment, delivering high quality hires while developing long term relationships with both clients and candidates.

Richard previously lived and worked in Sydney, where he was a successful recruiter in a highly competitive technical market, gaining valuable international experience and further refining his outcome driven approach.

Outside of work, Richard is passionate about fitness, endurance challenges, and personal development. He has completed multiple marathons, including the Sydney Marathon, and enjoys hiking, training, and regular sauna and cold-water exposure as part of maintaining both physical and mental performance.

Patricia has joined Ward Personnel in November 2025 as a Recruitment Consultant in the Management and Technical division, focused on White Collar construction roles.

She holds a Masters degree in Strategic Human Resources Management and is a results-oriented recruitment professional with a background in recruitment, talent acquisition, and customer experience. Her recruitment experience includes global giant Hays Recruitment where she has gained valuable experience across the full 360 recruitment model.

With a keen eye for detail and a dynamic approach, she consistently meets goals while fostering collaboration. Passionate about helping people grow, Patricia is dedicated to connecting talent with opportunity and driving organizational success.

Outside of work Patricia can often be found on the tennis court, out for a run, exploring hiking trails, or cooking up new recipes.

Padraig joined Ward Personnel in April 2025 as Head of Finance. He brings over 15 years of financial and operational leadership experience across both the private and public sectors. A Chartered Accountant (FCA), Padraig has a proven track record in driving business transformation, enhancing process efficiency, and delivering strategic outcomes at scale.

Before joining Ward Personnel, Padraig served as Director of Finance & Operations at Wavebreak Media and held a number of senior roles at Ervia (Irish Water & Gas Networks Ireland), where he oversaw the financial governance for major infrastructure programmes and led the development of the financial benefits management framework. Padraig has also held finance positions at PepsiCo and began his career in audit with Tobin O’Sullivan & Co.

Padraig holds a First-Class Honours degree in Accounting from MTU, a research Master’s in Business, and a Diploma in Supply Chain Management. He is based in Cork, is married with a young family, and has a keen interest in sport, particularly GAA and soccer.

Deirdre has joined the Finance team in September 2021 as payroll specialist and is looking forward to the challenge and new chapter.

Deirdre worked in retail for many years including managing a busy shop/deli. Deirdre has also recently worked in Administration roles in the HSE Covid programme and in Enable Ireland.

Deirdre has a Diploma in Tourism and Business Studies and holds an IPASS Certificate in Payroll Techniques, a Diploma in Accounting and she also has a Level 6 QQI Front Office Skills Certificate.

Hobbies include a keen interest in GAA and rugby and also keep fit, travelling and eating out.

Milena, originally from Poland, has been living in Ireland since 2006.  Milena joined the Ward Personnel team in July 2021 as an office administrator in our Labour and Trades division and in September 2022 she transferred to the Finance team as Payroll specialist.

Milena’s background is hospitality. For the last 6 years she has worked in the hotel industry, initially as a housekeeper and progressing to Front Office Manager.

Milena is a dog lover and a happy owner of her cocker spaniel “Fado” enjoying long walks with him.  She loves to travel and explore new places and spend time with family and friends.”

Lorraine joined Ward Personnel in April 2025 as Finance Specialist bringing extensive credit control, bookkeeping and administration experience from her prior roles. Her most recent finance department experience was with a large agricultural machinery company.

Her previous experience also includes hospitality and customer service roles in both the private and public sector. Her interests include reading and spending time with her family.

Maurice looks after our credit control function which puts him in contact with our wide customer base.  His education and qualifications include being a Graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management, having a Diploma in Business Administration, qualifying as a Technician in Costing and Accounting and he also has a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma.

As with all aspects of the business, Maurice seeks to deliver an excellent service to our customers while ensuring we are paid in line with the agreed terms.

Before joining Ward Personnel, Maurice worked for many years in a multinational environment managing a large credit portfolio.

Daniel has worked in our finance department since 2018 and has over 2 years accounting experience. His role includes invoicing, payroll processing, and general administration.

Daniel holds an honours degree in Accounting as well as an IPASS qualification in Payroll and VAT.

Arslan, originally from Islamabad, Pakistan and now based in Ballincollig, Cork, joined Ward Personnel in April 2026 as Financial Accountant. He brings over 8 years of accounting experience in the retail sector, spanning senior management and full ownership of the accounts function.

Arslan holds a Level 8 Degree in Accounting and Finance and began his career building hands-on expertise in financial management, controls optimisation, and financial reporting within a fast-paced retail environment.

He later progressed into a Manager role, where he led the wider business while continuing to oversee the full finance function. In this position, he managed teams, drove operational performance, and ensured accurate financial reporting and adherence to strict compliance and governance standards.

Outside of work, Arslan is a keen cricketer and enjoys spending time with family and friends in Cork.

Dilyana joined Ward Personnel in July 2025 as Labour & Trades Administrator. She has a background in administration, recruitment and customer service.

Originally from Bulgaria, she has also lived in the Netherlands for a number of years and has extensive International experience. Dilyana holds a degree in Media Studies from the University of Groningen.

Dilyana moved to Ireland in 2023 to explore new horizons and build her career. In her free time, she enjoys writing, going to the gym, history and new languages.

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.

Neil joined Ward Personnel in October 2025 as IT Systems Admin & Support Specialist. He brings over 28 years’ experience in the IT industry across multiple platforms, information technology, network architecture & security, cloud computing, and cyber security.

Neil has a proven track record in enhancing system processes, improving network security and efficiency, and delivering strategic IT Projects.

Before joining Ward Personnel, Neil served as a 3rd Line data engineering specialist at BT Group Plc, managing Primark global networks, Lan infrastructure, and data centres.  He also held positions at BT Ireland Ltd, as a senior systems engineer, managing and supporting multiple client IT Infrastructures.

He is based in Cork, is married with a young family, and has a keen interest in sport, particularly Golf and GAA.

Lisa joined Ward Personnel in Nov 2025 as an Executive Assistant to David Ward.

Lisa brings a wealth of experience in both recruitment and operations. She has previously recruited in South Africa and more locally, in Ireland, within an agency setting and an American multinational. This has given her a wide view on the importance of best practice hiring strategies, diversity and developing key talent within the business.

Lisa prides herself on her ability to communicate effectively at all levels, her organisational skills and her professionalism. She is passionate about helping people and is an advocate for mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding it.

Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her young family and socializing with her friends.

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 also has 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.

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.

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.

With over 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Allan joined Ward Personnel in May 2025 as Head of our Management & Technical Team where he leads our team in White Collar Construction recruitment. He brings a proven track record of success and a wealth of industry knowledge to the role.

Before joining Ward Personnel, Allan spent 25 years with global FTSE 250 recruitment firm Hays, where he held several leadership roles. His responsibilities included leading the Construction & Property recruitment division and, overseeing the client engagement strategy for the company’s Irish operations.

Allan is widely regarded as a trusted advisor in the talent acquisition space, known for his strategic mindset and deep cross-sector expertise. His ability to align recruitment strategies with business goals has consistently delivered outstanding results for clients and candidates alike.

Allan holds a Degree in Business Studies from Munster Technological University (MTU).

Outside of work, Allan is a dedicated family man, married with two sons. He is passionate about League of Ireland football and actively contributes to his local community as a grassroots coach with Stepaside FC in Dublin.

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.

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.

Padraig joined Ward Personnel in April 2025 as Head of Finance. He brings over 15 years of financial and operational leadership experience across both the private and public sectors. A Chartered Accountant (FCA), Padraig has a proven track record in driving business transformation, enhancing process efficiency, and delivering strategic outcomes at scale.

Before joining Ward Personnel, Padraig served as Director of Finance & Operations at Wavebreak Media and held a number of senior roles at Ervia (Irish Water & Gas Networks Ireland), where he oversaw the financial governance for major infrastructure programmes and led the development of the financial benefits management framework. Padraig has also held finance positions at PepsiCo and began his career in audit with Tobin O’Sullivan & Co.

Padraig holds a First-Class Honours degree in Accounting from MTU, a research Master’s in Business, and a Diploma in Supply Chain Management. He is based in Cork, is married with a young family, and has a keen interest in sport, particularly GAA and soccer.

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.

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.