Claire began her recruitment career with Lorien as a graduate in 1998, progressing from Account Manager through to her current role as CEO. With 18 years’ experience within the IT recruitment sector, Claire has a wealth of experience devising and implementing complex recruitment solutions within the IT Sector. Claire has led the organisation through an intense recent period of growth and continues to successfully expand the business by providing bespoke MSP and RPO talent solutions to market-leading organisations such as Fujitsu, Centrica, GSK, Vodafone and Royal Bank of Scotland.
Our Team
Ryan McMahon
President, STEM
As President of Lorien North America, Ryan McMahon drives strategic growth and innovation. With over two decades of experience at Lorien, Ryan's leadership has transformed the company into a powerhouse known for delivering unmatched value and forging strong client partnerships. With a relentless focus on excellence and forward-thinking strategies, Ryan ensures Lorien and its valued clients and candidates stay ahead in a competitive market.
Matthew Dunham
Senior Vice President, STEM Talent Resources
As the Vice President of Delivery at Lorien North America, Matthew Dunham oversees talent delivery, candidate experience, and technology integration. With over two decades at Lorien, Matthew's expertise in optimizing processes and enhancing the candidate journey sets a new standard. Committed to excellence and efficiency, Matthew guarantees exceptional outcomes for clients and candidates alike.
Chris McKinney
Senior Vice President, STEM Sales
As the Vice President of Sales at Lorien North America, Chris McKinney is the driving force behind market expansion and revenue growth. With over a decade of industry experience, Chris's strategic vision and ability to forge strong client relationships have propelled Lorien to new heights. With innovative approaches and a focus on delivering tailored solutions, Chris ensures Lorien's leadership and client success.
Justin Winger
Vice President, Client Solutions
With over a decade of experience in staffing and recruiting, Justin Winger specializes in Statement of Work (SOW) and consultative workforce solutions across technology, engineering, science, healthcare, life sciences, and government sectors. As Vice President of Client Solutions, Justin designs project-based and outsourced models tailored to meet complex talent needs. Justin's expertise in navigating highly regulated industries and driving impactful results has made him a trusted advisor and leader in workforce strategy across North America.
Jennifer Thompson
Vice President, Project Services
With more than two decades of experience leading programs across technology, operations, and business transformation, Jennifer Thompson brings extensive expertise in project delivery, user experience, and organizational leadership.
As Vice President of Project Services, Jennifer leads the growth of Lorien’s consulting and delivery capabilities, developing scalable solutions that increase delivery velocity and strengthen our ability to help clients move complex initiatives forward. Her leadership enhances how organizations plan, execute, and sustain critical projects to drive success.
Michael Guilday
Vice President, Sales
With nearly two decades of staffing experience, Mike Guilday leads Lorien’s data center and infrastructure sector strategy, managing a portfolio of industry-leading clients. Since 2007, he has delivered white-glove talent solutions, ensuring exceptional service, client success, and portfolio growth for Lorien. Known for his deep industry expertise, Mike is dedicated to aligning workforce strategies with client goals to drive impactful results.
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