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Gerard Quinlivan

Gerard Quinlivan

Founder & Managing Director, Insurance Recruitment Specialist

Dublin, Ireland
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Joined March 2025
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Summary

Gerard Quinlivan is the Founder and Managing Director of Campbell Rochford, a specialized executive search firm established in 2014. The firm focuses on recruiting for mid to senior/Director level roles within the General Insurance industry across Ireland and internationally. His role involves leading bespoke professional recruitment services, emphasizing fair, transparent, and ethical practices. campbellrochford
With over two decades of experience in sales and recruitment, Gerard possesses deep expertise in talent acquisition, particularly within the financial services and insurance sectors. His career progression includes significant roles as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Morgan McKinley and Careers Register, as well as a Recruitment Specialist at Google, showcasing a broad understanding of diverse recruitment landscapes and strategic hiring. campbellrochford+1
Gerard is a thought leader in the recruitment industry, frequently publishing articles on topics such as the importance of gut instinct in hiring, the value of soft skills for career success, and strategies for effective executive searches. His writings demonstrate a commitment to improving recruitment processes and providing valuable insights to both employers and job seekers in the insurance market. linkedin+2
He holds a BBS in Marketing & Japanese from the University of Limerick (1991-1995), where he was also involved in the Hurling Club and Society for Creative Anachronisms. This academic background, combined with early career experience in sales and business development at companies like Mars Ireland and Webtech International, provided a strong foundation for his subsequent success in the recruitment field. campbellrochford+1

Work

Education

Writing

Why Great Talent Walks Away (and What Smart Leaders Do Differently)

November 1, 2025

Discusses how leaders lose talent due to poor conversations rather than compensation or perks, emphasizing the importance of engagement.

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Your next chapter begins the moment you stop letting fear write the story!

October 1, 2025

Encourages embracing challenges and overcoming fear for career and personal growth.

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The Cost of an Open Seat: Why Insurers Can’t Afford to Delay Hiring

March 1, 2025

Highlights the significant economic consequences of vacant positions in the insurance industry, particularly amidst talent shortages.

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Hire With Your Heart & Follow Your Gut!

September 1, 2015

Article discussing the importance of gut instinct and intuition as reliable recruitment tools, arguing that motivation is the most important factor in hiring.

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Soft Skills - The Hard Facts!

Article exploring the significance of soft skills in career success, particularly for graduates, and advocating for their earlier development in academic curricula.

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Breaking the cycle of a broken search system. Why executive searches fail and how you can avoid those mistakes!

Analyzes common pitfalls in executive search processes within the insurance sector and provides strategies for successful hiring.

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