About Cowley & Partners

Cowley & Partners is an executive search firm serving clients globally with offices in the UK, Ireland, and Switzerland. We specialise in placing high-performing professionals in HR, IT, and contract-based roles. Our mission is to simplify hiring for growing teams while building long-term relationships founded on trust and results.

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Meet The Team

Ken Cowley - Partner

Ken founded the Irish branch of Cowley Brown in Dublin in 2017 and has since led the firm’s international expansion through key partnerships and networks. Under his leadership, the company has built trusted relationships with blue-chip clients and senior candidates.

Major milestones include a shift toward retained senior search, the opening of our Swiss office in 2021, and the UK expansion with Khalil and Zaman. Ken splits his time between Dublin, Fribourg, and London. He holds a background in HR, PR, and Journalism, with a degree in History and Anthropology from the National University of Ireland.

Khalil Al-Kaddo – Partner

Khalil is the former Regional CEO of Smyth & Bradshaw (Middle East) and now leads our UK expansion. He brings over 25 years of international experience in recruitment, executive search, and HR leadership.

Khalil’s expertise spans energy, finance, logistics, and public sector recruitment. He established SAB in the Middle East, securing contracts with over 20 government bodies including the Federal Tax Authority and placing high-level talent in the Dubai financial district. He is now based in the UK, driving strategic growth across Ireland and the UK.