Ronan Colleran

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Founder & Managing Partner at Azon

Greater Dublin, Ireland

Overview

Ronan Colleran is the Founder and Managing Partner of Azon, with over 25 years of experience in executive and C-level search. A Big 4 qualified Chartered Accountant with a Masters from University College Dublin, he specializes in scaling organizations and strategic hires for a diverse range of Irish clients.

He has a keen interest in national development, highlighted by his engagement with the Construction Industry Federation and commentary on Irish leadership. He has also contributed to academia, serving on the Governing Authority for the University of Galway, including its Audit, Risk, and HR Committees.

Unique fact: Ronan transitioned from being a Chartered Accountant at Arthur Andersen to founding and leading multiple successful executive search firms.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Executive Search
As the Founder of Azon and with over 25 years in the field, he leads C-level and strategic search assignments for top Irish companies.
Scaling Organisations
His professional headline identifies him as an "organisation scaling partner, " advising clients from early-stage challengers to mature corporates on growth.
HR Leadership
He recently served as a judge for the HR Leadership & Management Awards, showcasing his expertise and interest in celebrating top HR professionals.

Media Appearances

Ronan has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2014
Founder & Managing Partner at Azon
5-2001 - 12-2013
Founder & Managing Director - Morgan McKinley Executive Search at Morgan McKinley
Member of University's Governing Authority at NUI Galway
Chartered Accountant & Tax Consultant at Arthur Andersen & Co.

Education

1996 - 1999
Qualified Chartered Accountant from Chartered Accountants Ireland
1994 - 1995
MAcc from University College Dublin

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Insights For Selling To Ronan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ronan is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ronan

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ronan move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Ronan take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Ronan

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