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Mark Duffy

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Director of Talent at Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline
📍 Greater Dublin, Ireland

Mark Duffy serves as the Director of Talent for Ryanair, where he leads the strategy for talent acquisition, recruitment, and internal communications for Europes largest airline. His extensive career spans over 18 years in senior international HR roles. He holds law degrees from both Sheffield Hallam University and Université Paris-Est Créteil.

Passionate about aviation, Marks career has enabled him to travel extensively, work in several European countries including Ireland, the UK, France, and Spain, and experience diverse cultures. He frequently speaks at industry events on topics related to recruitment and talent development within the aviation sector.

Unique fact: Mark co-hosts "Inside Ryanair, " the airlines official podcast, where he interviews key figures like the companys CEO, offering insights into the business.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Director of Talent
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Dublin, Ireland
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Aviation Recruitment
He is intensely focused on pilot and cabin crew recruitment, frequently announcing hiring drives and new training partnerships to fuel Ryanair's growth.
Talent Development
He champions a philosophy of internal growth, establishing in-house academies and fast-track career opportunities to develop and retain talent within the airline.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Director of Talent
Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline
12-2015 - 4-2023
Deputy Director HR - Head of Talent
Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline
8-2012 - 12-2015
EMEA Talent Manager
Hertz
12-2010 - 8-2012
Talent Acquisition Partner
Alexander Mann Solutions
4-2010 - 12-2010
Recruitment Manager
IT Alliance
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Education
1998 - 2002
LLB
Sheffield Hallam University
1998 - 2002
Maitrise en Droit Francais
Université Paris-Est Créteil
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