CEO of Tipperary company named on Staffing 100 Europe list for 2025

Colin Donnery of FRS Co-Op has made the list

FRS Co-Op has announced that its Group CEO Colin Donnery has been named on the 2025 Staffing 100 Europe list, a record of the European business leaders whose significant accomplishments and vision are shaping the world of work.

Colin is one of six Irish business leaders that have been named on the prestigious list, which is awarded by Staffing Industry Analysts, the global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions.

Colin has worked with Tipperary-based company, FRS Co-Op for 21 years and is now in his fifth year as Group CEO of the company.

In his career to date, Colin has played a key role in a number of FRS Co-Op divisions, including recruiting, government outsourcing, employability and training.

He also advises organisations on talent management and attraction strategies, employer engagement and branding.

Earlier this year, Colin was awarded 2025 sustainability leader of the year in the Irish National Dairy Awards for his work in delivering environmental labour outsourcing programmes for the government.

Under his leadership, FRS Recruitment and FRS Co-Op have expanded recruitment services across Ireland and internationally, advanced employability and training programmes for jobseekers, and delivered government outsourcing solutions.

Colin Donnery, Group CEO of FRS Co-Op, said: “It is a great honour to be named on this list next to some of the major names in staffing and recruitment right across Europe. This recognition is a reflection of the hard work done by all staff across FRS Recruitment. The core mission in this business is to connect people and opportunities while supporting both employers and candidates, and I’m proud to see that FRS Recruitment remains at the forefront of staffing and workforce innovation in Ireland.”