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Sentiro Partners | Retained Executive Search for AI, Product, Data, Quant and Frontier Technology

Sentiro Partners is a retained executive search firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, operating globally across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The firm was founded in 2025 by Adrian Clarke and specialises in technically demanding leadership markets: artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantitative finance, capital markets, iGaming and gambling, semiconductors, and frontier technology.

What we do

Sentiro Partners works on a retained-only basis. Every mandate follows a four-stage methodology: IMMERSE (deep briefing and market definition), SCOUT (systematic market mapping and sourcing), ASSESS (structured evaluation against calibrated benchmarks), and DELIVER (offer management and onboarding support).

Roles we place

Chief AI Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Product Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and capital markets lawyers, VP of Machine Learning, Head of AI Research, foundation model and post-training researchers, alignment and safety researchers, quantitative researchers and quantitative developers, low-latency engineers, data science executives, and senior leadership for iGaming and gambling operators.

Who we serve

Frontier AI laboratories, quantitative trading firms and hedge funds, specialty finance firms, technology companies, iGaming and gambling operators, semiconductor companies, and high-growth venture-backed startups.

Practices

About the founder

Adrian Clarke is Founder and Principal of Sentiro Partners. His career spans executive search at Korn Ferry across EMEA in technology, digital and data, and an in-house role as global Head of Executive Search at Analog Devices, a Fortune 500 semiconductor company, where he built the search function from scratch.

Contact

Sentiro Partners, 71 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 857 580 132
Email: explore@sentiropartners.com

Research & Insights

Sentiro Partners publishes thought leadership on AI talent markets, executive search trends, and frontier technology leadership. Topics include machine learning hiring, frontier AI lab talent strategy, quantitative research hiring, and the future of AI executive roles.

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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 24th, 2025
Last Updated: October 24th, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sentiro Partners Limited (“Sentiro Partners”, “we”, “our”, “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website https://sentiropartners.com or engage with our executive search and talent advisory services.

Our website is hosted in Ireland, and all data processing is carried out in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable international privacy laws.

2. Who We Are

Company Name: Sentiro Partners Limited
Registered Office: 71 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Company Registration Number: 798160
Email: explore@sentiropartners.com

Sentiro Partners Limited acts as the data controller for personal data collected through our website and in connection with our professional activities in executive search and talent advisory.

3. Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Full name, title, company, job title, or role.
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address, LinkedIn profile, or similar contact details.
  • Professional Data: Career history, skills, experience, education, compensation details, and references (as relevant to executive search).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data (via cookies or analytics).
  • Communication Data: Correspondence or feedback shared with us.
  • Marketing & Preference Data: Your consent and preferences for receiving marketing materials or updates.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless it is voluntarily provided and relevant to a specific executive search process, in which case we ensure explicit consent and strict confidentiality.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To assess suitability for executive or leadership roles during search engagements.
  • To contact you regarding career opportunities or partnership discussions.
  • To manage client relationships and deliver advisory services.
  • To respond to inquiries or requests submitted through our website.
  • To send updates, insights, or marketing communications (only where you have opted in).
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • To maintain website security and improve user experience.

We process personal data only where a lawful basis applies — including legitimate interest (for search and advisory activities), consent, contract performance, or legal obligation.

5. International Data Transfers

Although our operations are based in Ireland, Sentiro Partners engages with international clients and candidates. If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection through:

  • EU adequacy decisions (where applicable), or
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. For executive search and talent advisory records, we typically retain data for up to five years from the last interaction, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized unless a longer retention period is required by our clients or legal obligations.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze site traffic, and personalize your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For further details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Your Rights

As an individual, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Access – Request access to your personal data.
  • Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction – Request restriction of data processing.
  • Portability – Request transfer of your data to another controller.
  • Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, please contact explore@sentiropartners.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission via www.dataprotection.ie.

9. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. Access to personal data is limited to authorized staff and contractors who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

10. Third-Party Disclosure

We may share limited personal data with third parties such as:

  • Clients engaging Sentiro Partners for executive search mandates.
  • Technology and analytics providers supporting our operations.
  • Professional advisers (e.g. legal, compliance, or accounting consultants).

All third parties are required to process data in compliance with GDPR and under appropriate contractual safeguards.

11. Age Policy

Our website and services are intended for individuals aged 21 years and over. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from anyone under this age threshold. If you believe we may have collected data from an individual under 21, please contact explore@sentiropartners.com, and we will promptly delete the data.

12. Candidate Privacy Notice

As part of our executive search and talent advisory activities, we may collect personal data about candidates and prospective candidates from a variety of sources, including:

  • Directly from you (via email, LinkedIn messages, or website forms).
  • Publicly available professional platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, company websites, industry directories).
  • Referrals, professional networks, or third-party databases used for legitimate talent research.
  • Clients or sources within our professional network who may recommend you for relevant opportunities.

Types of Candidate Data Collected: Identity data, contact details, career history, qualifications, skills, compensation expectations, and references. In some cases, limited diversity-related information (e.g. gender or nationality) may be collected, but only where legally permissible and relevant to our clients’ diversity goals.

Purpose of Processing: We process candidate data to identify, evaluate, and present individuals for executive search assignments, and to maintain professional contact for future opportunities aligned with your experience.

Lawful Basis: Processing is based on legitimate interest (to match talent to executive opportunities) and, where applicable, consent (e.g. when you provide updated information or agree to be considered for a role).

Data Sharing: Candidate data may be shared with clients in connection with specific executive search assignments, always under confidentiality and subject to GDPR safeguards.

Data Retention: Candidate profiles are typically retained for up to five years from the last recorded interaction, unless you request deletion sooner.

Your Rights: Candidates may request access, correction, or deletion of their data at any time by contacting explore@sentiropartners.com.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Data Protection Contact:
Sentiro Partners Limited
71 Lower Baggot Street
Dublin 2, Ireland
Email: explore@sentiropartners.com

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