On the back of significant year on year growth since Shona McManus MBA, Dip IOD took over in 2013, Osborne, the award-winning Irish-owned international Recruitment and Talent Solutions organisation, has announced the appointment of Kevin Convey as its first-ever Managing Director – a defining milestone in the company’s evolution and a reflection of their size.
Commenting on the appointment, Shona McManus said:
“The creation of the Managing Director role is a significant and deliberate step for Osborne as we prepare for the next stage of growth. Kevin is an exceptional leader with vision, operational expertise, and values alignment to help us scale sustainably while staying true to what makes Osborne unique. I am thrilled to welcome him to the executive leadership team and look forward to working closely as we deliver on our 2030 strategy.”
This new role supports Osborne’s ambitious journey as an Irish Multinational SME as the business enters the next chapter of its 2030 strategy. Kevin’s appointment underscores Osborne’s commitment to building a robust leadership structure to support scale, innovation, and continued excellence in client and candidate experience.
In his role as Managing Director, Kevin will work in close partnership with Shona McManus, Group CEO, and the SLT to shape and deliver the organisation’s long-term strategic vision. He will have responsibility for overseeing all operational, recruitment, commercial, and support functions across Osborne’s multi-location, multi-sector business.
Kevin, a native of Cavan is returning to Ireland with his family after over a decade in Australia, bringing over 18 years of industry experience within complex, high growth organisations with a proven track record in scaling operations, driving commercial performance and building high performance teams, delivering human capital solutions to a broad range of sectors, including Financial Services, Commerce and Government.
His deep understanding of Recruitment, permanent, contract and managed recruitment solutions, combined with his international perspective and data-driven approach, positions him uniquely to lead Osborne through its next phase of development.
Kevin Convey added:
“I am honoured to take on this role at such an exciting time for Osborne. The organisation has built an outstanding reputation for excellence, integrity, and care, and I am energised by the opportunity to help shape its future. I look forward to working alongside Shona and the wider leadership team to build on Osborne’s success, support our people, and deliver innovative, high-impact solutions for our clients.”
The appointment reinforces Osborne’s focus on strengthening its leadership capability, investing in innovation, and embedding a high-performance, values-led culture as the business continues to expand its footprint and service offering.
