At Protential Resources, we cultivate relationships with companies and individuals.
Our meticulous selection process, combined with deep industry knowledge across Agriculture, Engineering, Construction, and beyond, ensures every placement delivers real value.
The Protential Story
Founded in 2012 in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Protential Resources was established with a clear mission: to connect Irish and UK businesses with the best talent from around the world.
We quickly recognised that successful international recruitment goes beyond simply finding candidates. Local market knowledge matters. Understanding a candidate’s skills, strengths, experience, cultural fit and career ambitions is essential to making the right match.
This insight has driven our international growth, with teams now operating across Ireland, the UK, Dubai, the Philippines, India, Colombia, Poland, Brazil, Romania and Bulgaria. Our local presence allows us to personally engage with and assess international talent while providing candidates with a better understanding of the opportunities available in Ireland and the UK.
With our growing global reach and industry expertise, we have developed a strong focus on Agriculture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Transport and Automotive.
While our team has grown both in Ireland and internationally, one thing has remained unchanged: our commitment to people and relationships. For our Directors, Managers and the entire Protential Resources team, connecting the right talent with the right opportunity and building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Services
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Access skilled talent from around the world, with end-to-end international recruitment and relocation support.
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Identifying and placing the right candidates into permanent positions that support long-term business growth.
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Providing reliable temporary talent to meet changing workforce needs and keep your business moving.
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Flexible contract recruitment solutions that help businesses access the right expertise for projects, peak periods and evolving workforce needs.
Meet the Team
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Michael McHugh
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ASHBOURNE, IRELAND
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Oxana Mardari
DIRECTOR - GLOBAL OPERATIONS
ASHBOURNE, IRELAND
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Noel Gargan
RECRUITMENT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ASHBOURNE, IRELAND Noel Gargan | LinkedIn
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Nera Kis Stanojevic
MARKETING AND DIGITAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
ASHBOURNE, IRELAND
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Adriana Gandu
SENIOR RECRUITER
ASHBOURNE, IRELAND
adriana gandu | LinkedIn -

Anurag Passan
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
ASHBOURNE, IRELAND
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Sofia Kantor
RECRUITEMNT CONSULTANT ASHBOURNE,IRELAND
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Ivelina Georgieva
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
BULGARIA
Ivelina Georgieva | LinkedIn -

Mary Marcellano
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
PHILIPPINES
Mary Palmeria- Protential Resources | LinkedIn -

Szabolcs (Sabby) Pinter
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
ROMANIA
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Jenifer Leticia
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
BRAZIL
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Tatiana Melgarejo
RECRUIMENT CONSULTANT COLOMBIA
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Maria Rojas
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT COLOMBIA
Our Locations