Declan Fitzgerald
About Declan Fitzgerald
Declan Fitzgerald serves as the VP of Talent at Apollo.io, where he has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in recruitment and HR leadership roles at major tech companies, he is passionate about building high-performance teams and fostering inclusion.
Work at Apollo.io
Declan Fitzgerald serves as the VP of Talent at Apollo.io, a position he has held since 2023. He operates from Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, in a remote capacity. In this role, he focuses on talent acquisition strategies and team building, leveraging his extensive experience in recruitment and HR leadership.
Previous Experience at Meta
Prior to joining Apollo.io, Declan Fitzgerald worked at Meta in various roles. He was the Global Head of Executive Recruiting for Business Functions for four months in 2023. He also served as the EMEA Business Recruitment Director for Sourcing and Executive Recruitment from 2019 to 2021, and as the EMEA and LATAM Business Recruitment Senior Director from 2021 to 2023, accumulating significant experience in executive recruitment.
Career Background in Recruitment
Declan Fitzgerald has a diverse background in recruitment and HR leadership roles across major tech companies. His experience includes positions at HubSpot as Global Recruitment Director and Head of HR and Recruitment for EMEA, as well as roles at Microsoft and LinkedIn. He has worked in recruitment for over two decades, focusing on building high-performance teams.
Education and Expertise
Declan Fitzgerald studied at University College Dublin, where he earned a Master's in Business and a Commerce Degree with a focus on Human Resources and IT. His educational background supports his expertise in recruitment and talent management, particularly in tech environments.
Achievements in Professional Networking
Declan Fitzgerald founded two LinkedIn Groups, Irish Recruiters and Human Resources Ireland, each boasting over 5,000 members. These groups serve as platforms for professionals in the recruitment and HR fields to connect and share insights, reflecting his commitment to fostering community and collaboration.