Louise Smyth

Louise brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in recruitment and talent acquisition. As co-owner of MCS Group and its sister brand, Honeycomb Jobs, she serves as a trusted advisor to organizations across both the private and public sectors.

A Fellow of a leading recruitment and employment professional body and a member of a recognized HR professional association, Louise has extensive experience placing senior executives across government, utilities, transportation, energy, consulting, financial services, and healthcare. Her expertise includes recruiting Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Human Resources Officers, and Non-Executive Directors.

An experienced recruitment trainer, executive coach, and qualified psychometric assessor, Louise also contributes to workforce strategy through partnerships with leading business and professional organizations, providing insights into evolving skills needs, talent expectations, and leadership trends.

Her long-standing commitment to social mobility and workforce development includes supporting a range of education, business, and community initiatives that promote career opportunities and leadership development. Louise partners with CEOs and executive leadership teams to deliver strategic talent advice that aligns stakeholders and supports organizational growth and transformation.