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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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Our Methodology

PartnershipIN ACTION

Precision by design. Transparent by principle. Exceptional by execution. A four-phase methodology built to de-risk every hire and deliver leaders who last.

We don't just find candidates. We architect success - hand-in-hand with you, every step of the way.

The Process Map

INTERACTIVE MAP

Explore each phase of our executive search methodology. Click on any step to dive deeper into our approach.

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PHASE 1

Discovery & Immersion

Deep organizational immersion to understand culture, strategy, and leadership requirements.

DELIVERABLE

Comprehensive search brief and candidate profile

KEY ACTIVITIES

Stakeholder interviews with C-suite and board members
Organizational culture and strategy analysis
Role specification and success profile development
Market intelligence and competitive landscape mapping
Step 1 of 4

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The Edge

THE FORTUNE 500 EDGE

Having led executive search in-house at a global Fortune 500 company changes everything.

We've sat in your seat. We understand the political dynamics, the budget pressures, the board expectations, the internal stakeholders, the risk tolerance. We know what keeps you up at night.

This experience translates into advanced negotiation capabilities, rigorous reference checking that goes 3-4 layers deep, and deep de-risking of every hire.

"We don't just find candidates. We architect success - transparently, strategically, and hand-in-hand with you every step of the way."

"We've sat in your seat."

The Sentiro Advantage

The Methodology

FOUR PHASES. ZERO COMPROMISE.

01

Discovery & Immersion

Hand-in-Hand from Day One

1-2 weeks

We embed ourselves in your organisation - understanding strategy, culture, challenges, and the exact leadership profile that will drive transformation. This is partnership, not transaction.

KEY DELIVERABLES

  • Deep organisational immersion
  • Leadership profile architecture
  • Cultural DNA mapping
  • Competitive landscape analysis

Our Fortune 500 in-house experience means we understand your world from the inside out - speaking your language, navigating your politics, aligning with your timelines.

02

Signal Analysis & Sourcing

Reaching the Top 1%

2-4 weeks

Leveraging best-in-class AI-powered sourcing technologies and proprietary scouting methods, we identify candidates who don't exist in traditional channels. A decade+ hiring in AI/ML has given us unparalleled signal processing capabilities.

KEY DELIVERABLES

  • Deep web talent mapping
  • AI-enhanced candidate matching
  • Passive candidate activation
  • Stealth market intelligence

We deploy advanced sourcing technologies that reach beyond LinkedIn - identifying leaders in niche communities, technical forums, and research networks where the top 1% actually operate.

03

Rigorous Validation

Deep De-Risking Every Hire

3-4 weeks

Every candidate undergoes multi-layered assessment: behavioural interviewing, competency validation, technical verification, and exhaustive reference checking. Our Fortune 500 background means we know exactly how to de-risk executive hires.

KEY DELIVERABLES

  • Comprehensive assessment reports
  • Technical validation (AI/ML/Data)
  • 360° reference verification
  • Cultural fit modelling

Having led search at a global Fortune 500, we know the consequences of a bad hire. Our reference checking goes 3-4 layers deep, uncovering patterns others miss - ensuring you hire with confidence.

04

Advanced Negotiation & Integration

Transparent, Strategic, Successful

2-4 weeks

We leverage our corporate experience to negotiate offers that work for both parties - transparent, strategic, and aligned for long-term success. Our involvement continues through onboarding and beyond.

KEY DELIVERABLES

  • Strategic offer architecture
  • Expert negotiation support
  • Onboarding integration plan
  • 90-day success tracking

Our in-house Fortune 500 experience gives us advanced negotiation capabilities - understanding both sides of the table, navigating complex compensation structures, and ensuring offers that stick.

The Timeline

TYPICAL TIMELINE

From initial engagement to successful placement

8-12 weeks
Average Search

For most executive roles

12-16 weeks
Complex Searches

C-suite or highly specialised

90 days
Support Period

Post-placement follow-up

Timelines vary based on role complexity, market conditions, and organisational readiness. We prioritise quality over speed - every placement is built to last.

The Technology

SIGNAL ANALYSIS

A decade+ hiring in AI and Machine Learning means we use best-in-class technologies others don't have access to.

BEYOND LINKEDIN

The top 1% in highly nuanced and niche specialisms don't exist on traditional platforms. We deploy scouting technologies that reach into:

  • Technical forums & research communities
  • Academic networks & publication databases
  • Open-source contribution graphs
  • Conference speaker circuits
  • Patent and IP databases
  • Stealth startup ecosystems

AI-POWERED VALIDATION

We don't just find candidates - we verify and validate them with precision:

  • Technical competency mapping via code analysis
  • Publication & patent verification
  • Network influence scoring
  • Career trajectory prediction modelling
  • Cultural fit AI assessment
  • Reference pattern analysis (3-4 layers deep)

THE RESULT: ACCESS TO THE TOP 1%

In highly specialised domains - AI, ML, semiconductor, quantum - we reach candidates that simply don't exist in traditional search channels.

10+ years
AI/ML hiring experience
Top 1%
Niche specialist access
4 layers
Reference depth

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