Why Foundry
We created Foundry Executive with one simple belief.
Leadership matters.
A Note from Tony Gallagher
Over 16 years working across the professional and financial services recruitment industry, I’d like to think I’ve seen most of what recruitment can throw at you, the good, the bad, and everything in between.
My experience has been built around working closely with senior leaders to understand their hiring needs across every level of an organisation, from mid-level and management appointments through to Director, Partner and C-suite hires. Alongside executive search, I’ve developed significant experience in solutions-based recruitment, designing and delivering complex, high-level recruitment projects for organisations across multiple markets globally.
Over the years, I’ve also advised clients on solutions-based recruitment models, both within professional services and across other industries. That experience has given me a unique view of recruitment from both sides of the table, understanding the challenges recruiters face, but equally the internal processes, pressures and frustrations that clients experience.
That’s a big part of why I wanted to do something different.
I’m not interested in reinventing recruitment with another catchy phrase or complicated methodology. I want to take what I’ve learned over 16 years, strip away some of the unnecessary noise, and offer a more straightforward, personal and genuinely consultative service.
Good recruitment, in my experience, is still about understanding people, understanding businesses and knowing how to bring the right two together. The rest is just noise.
What Matters To Us
Passion.
We care about getting it right.
Every search matters.
Every relationship matters.
Every appointment matters.
Relationships.
Everything starts with trust.
We build long-term partnerships based on honesty, respect and delivering on our word.
Honesty.
Straight answers.
No jargon.
No surprises.
Just honest conversations.
Results.
We're judged by one thing.
Helping our clients make the right appointment.
Our Track Record
30+
Recruitment and search expertise
500+
Senior Management & Leadership Appointments
15+
Countries
100%
Relationship focused.
What Matters To Us
WHY FOUNDRY?
Our Approach
The best hiring decisions come from honest conversations, deep market knowledge and a genuine commitment to getting it right.
Foundry Executive was built on the belief that we keep it simple, we tell it straight and we get the job done.
I'm passionate about helping organisations make the right leadership decisions. That's what drives everything we do at Foundry.
Tony Gallagher
Founder & Managing Director