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Our Consulting team offers world-class headhunting with decades of experience, senior leadership expertise, and sector-specific knowledge across various industries, ensuring swift access to top-tier candidates who meet clients' strategic and operational needs.

Hugh Duggan

Legales Executive Headhunting
Leadership Consultant

Hugh Duggan is an exceptional strategic leader with invaluable insights across multiple sectors, having held prominent roles in both global and national organizations.

Professional Experience and Leadership Roles

HR Director, St. James's Hospital Dublin: Hugh oversaw operations in Ireland's largest hospital, managing strategic HR initiatives for a vibrant acute adult hospital with 1,000 beds and approximately 4,500 staff. His role involved ensuring effective HR management within a complex healthcare environment.

Senior Leadership Positions:

Amazon Web Services: Contributed to organizational success in the technology sector.

Bristol-Myers Squibb: Played a pivotal role in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Dublin Airport Authority: Managed key initiatives in the infrastructure sector.

Ulster Bank: Held significant leadership roles in the financial services sector.

Additional Leadership Experience

As Chairman of the Irish ProShare Association, Hugh gained strategic insights into employee financial involvement schemes, further enhancing his comprehensive industry knowledge and leadership acumen.

Sectorial Expertise

Hugh's extensive experience spans several critical sectors:

Healthcare: Proven expertise in managing HR operations in complex healthcare environments.

Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT): Strategic contributions to leading tech firms.

Infrastructure: Leadership in major infrastructure projects and organizations.

Financial Services (FS): Key roles in the financial sector, driving organizational success.

Significance to Legales Executive Headhunting

Hugh Duggan's extensive experience and leadership across diverse sectors make him a valuable asset to Legales Executive Headhunting. His deep understanding of organizational dynamics and strategic HR management strengthens the firm's ability to identify and recruit top executive talent, driving success in organizational development.