Colin Donnery, Group CEO of Roscrea headquartered FRS Co-Op, has received a top European recruitment honour after being named in the prestigious Staffing 100 Europe.
The prestigious award was made by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) in their annual list, which recognises European staffing leaders “boldly shaping tomorrow’s staffing ecosystem today”.
Those included on the list are selected from the recruitment sector across Europe, an industry valued at an estimated €224bn.
The recognition highlighted Donnery’s outstanding leadership, vision and contributions to the recruitment industry in Ireland and beyond.
Others named on the list are C-suite executives, technology specialists, legal representatives, operations experts, and more.
Donnery has served as Group CEO of FRS Co-Op since 2021.
Before then he was General Manager of FRS Recruitment, one of Ireland’s leading recruitment agencies with 10 offices across the country.
He originally joined FRS in 2004 and was also the co-founder of Turas Nua who manage the JobPath programme which has helped more than 60,000 people secure employment.
Donnery is also former President of the National Recruitment Federation, where he was awarded an honorary fellowship in 2015 for services to the industry.
He has previously served as a non-executive director with Macra na Feirme.
Speaking about the award, Donnery said, “I’m greatly honoured to have been named on this list and to be included amongst so many remarkable figures from the world of recruitment.
“Of course this award was only possible thanks to the tremendous work carried out by my FRS colleagues over recent years.
“We have managed to grow our recruitment business into one of the leading operators in this country and this recognition is testament to the work we have all done over that time.”
Speaking about Donnery and the other award recipients, SIA President Ursula Williams said, “Europe’s staffing industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in recent years.
“Our 2024 Staffing 100 Europe honourees have not only navigated challenges with skill, but have emerged as pioneering leaders, shaping the future of work.
“Their innovative strategies and unwavering commitment have transformed obstacles into opportunities, driving the industry to new heights.
“We are proud to celebrate these visionaries who continue to guide the world of work towards unprecedented success and into the future.”
A ceremony to mark the recognition for Donnery and the other award recipients across Europe will be held in London in December.