Fastnet

Fastnet is a privately owned, independent recruitment agency specialising in executive search, specialist and technical talent acquisition, and employer brand development. As the exclusive Irish member firm of Kestria, the world's largest executive search alliance, Fastnet combines decades of collective experience with deep industry knowledge to deliver thoughtful partnership and lasting value. The company partners with organisations to address their most important talent needs, from attracting the right people and securing strategic appointments to strengthening capability across critical functions. Working closely with HR teams and leaders, Fastnet takes time to understand context and shapes the right approach for each situation, offering services including retained search, interim and fractional leadership, project-based recruitment, contracting, talent pipelining, outsourced payroll and outplacement.

Fastnet specialises in recruitment across life sciences, industrial, energy and technology sectors. The company supports organisations with executive and leadership appointments where judgement, discretion and long-term fit matter, as well as specialist and technical talent through project-based recruitment and contracting. Additionally, Fastnet helps organisations define and articulate what makes them compelling as employers, aligning culture and messaging to strengthen attraction and support hiring outcomes through employer brand development.

Based in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork, Fastnet leverages its membership in Kestria to provide global connectivity and local responsiveness across six continents, 40 plus countries and 90 plus cities. As a long-term focused firm, Fastnet invests time in understanding client context, asks the right questions and provides honest, practical advice grounded in real sector understanding. Clients choose Fastnet for its trusted partnerships, deep industry knowledge, collaborative approach and proven track record of delivering meaningful outcomes in executive and specialist recruitment.