Denise Buckley

Denise joined Kennedy Reid in December 2019 as a Principal Consultant on the Finance & Accounting desk, bringing with her a strong foundation in sales, leadership, and client relationship management. Her recruitment career began in 2018 following several successful years as a Sales Team Manager for a major telecommunications company in Ireland, an experience that shaped her results-driven and people-focused approach.

Since joining Kennedy Reid, Denise has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams. Her passion for the recruitment industry and commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes have seen her rise through the business. Today, Denise is the Divisional Director across both the Insurance and Business Support teams.

Specialising in executive search within the Insurance sector, Denise is known for her thoughtful, consultative style and ability to build lasting partnerships with clients and candidates alike. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction of both divisions, mentoring consultants, and championing high standards across every aspect of the recruitment process.

Denise strongly resonates with Kennedy Reid’s core value of Make it Count. Whether she’s leading a team, managing a key client brief, or driving business development, she brings energy, focus, and intention to every challenge, always striving to deliver outcomes that matter.

Fun Fact:  Denise holds three Gold All-Ireland Medals for Athletics.

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Ph: +61 436 028 724

E: Denise@kennedyreid.com.au

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