Barden, Ireland’s leading Talent Advisory and Recruitment Firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Christine McCarthy as a Senior Associate.

Christine joins our growing Technology Team and will support Catherine Drysdale on a variety of Projects, Transformation & Change engagements, playing a key role in supporting clients nationally.

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business information systems from UCC, Christine became a technology business analyst, working for various companies, from big four firms to global multinationals. After nearly four years, Christine made the shift into recruitment and has since worked in the projects, change, and transformation market.

“I joined Barden because they truly understand recruitment. Their fresh approach and focus on true talent advisory felt like the perfect fit, aligning with how I’ve always worked. Plus, having collaborated with some of the team before, I knew I’d be joining great people! Barden has grown steadily over the past 10 years, and it’s an exciting time for the technology team I’ve just joined. I’m thrilled to be part of this journey and eager to use my experience to support their growth. A bonus is supporting the Cork market -my hometown and home to incredible companies and talent.” – Christine McCarthy | Senior Associate | Barden Ireland

“We are thrilled to welcome Christine to Barden’s Transformation, Projects & Change practice! With a background as a Business Analyst early in her career and vast experience supporting talent and clients in this space, she brings a fantastic blend of expertise and insight to our team. We’re excited to have her on board as we continue to grow and evolve. Welcome, Christine!”- Catherine Drysdale FCA | Consultant | Projects, Transformation & Change | Ireland

“Delighted to welcome Christine to Barden.  Christine’s qualifications, early career experience as a business analyst, and over 5 years of experience in Project/Product and Technology recruitment position her perfectly to support the growth and evolution of our Projects, Transformation and Change Talent Advisory and Recruitment Practice.  Her smarts, genuine interest in making a difference in people’s lives, her sense of humour and her passion for what we do though, makes her the perfect fit for Barden.” – Ed Heffernan | Managing Partner | Barden Ireland

Welcome to the Barden team, Christine!