Ciaran Ahern

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Recruitment Partner - joinlegado@fpsg.com at Legado (joinlegado.com)

United Kingdom

Overview

Ciaran is a Director at FPSG with over 25 years of recruitment experience, specializing in bridging the gap between Technology, Data, and Life Sciences across the UK, USA, and Europe. He holds a BSc Hons from Heriot-Watt University and is described by colleagues as a "consummate professional" and "extremely knowledgeable".

Outside of his professional life, Ciaran shows an interest in personal well-being, having recently completed "Dry January". He also travels for major industry events, such as attending the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas, to connect with clients and industry peers.

He recently traveled to Austin, Texas, to attend the SXSW conference, demonstrating his engagement with the global technology and business community.

Personality Overview

Conviction Driven

Friendly Challenger

Risk-Accepting

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Tech in Life Sciences
His current role focuses on recruitment where technology and science meet, with a specific interest in MedTech, BioTech, and Pharma sectors.
Talent Acquisition
With over two decades in recruitment, he remains hands-on with sourcing and placing both contract and permanent individuals.
Client Development
His role involves business development and client presentations, underscored by his recent travel to SXSW in Austin to meet new and existing clients.

Media Appearances

Ciaran has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024 - 1-2025
Recruitment Partner - joinlegado@fpsg.com at Legado (joinlegado.com)
11-2020
Director - Technology & Data and Life Sciences at FPSG
1-2020 - 9-2020
Director – Sales, Marketing, Tech & Data (Role made redundant due to Covid) at Denholm Associates
12-2016 - 11-2019
Associate Director - Technology & Transformation at Search Consultancy
3-2016 - 11-2016
Senior Divisional Manager - IT, Digital & Change at Search Consultancy

Education

1994 - 1998
BSc Hons from Heriot-Watt University
1988 - 1994
High School from Midleton College

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Insights For Selling To Ciaran

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ciaran is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ciaran

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ciaran move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Ciaran take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Ciaran

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