Peter Casey is an Irish entrepreneur and political figure, known for his extensive business ventures across three continents. He is the founder and Executive Chairman of Claddagh Resources, a global executive search firm he established in 1993.
The company has operations in Ireland and the U.S.A. Casey is recognized for his business acumen and strategic direction, helping to place Claddagh Resources as a leader in high-end executive search, servicing Fortune 100 companies such as Coca Cola, SAP, and IBM.
From 2012 to 2014, Peter Casey appeared as a Dragons Den investor on RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster. During this time, he evaluated business pitches and provided funding to promising start-ups, demonstrating his commitment to nurturing new talent and ideas.
He has also authored books on management strategy, contributing to his recognition as a leading figure in business consultancy.
Casey entered the political arena with a strong showing in the 2018 Irish Presidential election, where he finished second with 23.3% of the vote. This was a significant achievement given initial predictions of less than 1% voter support.
His campaign focused on themes of economic growth and leveraging Ireland's diaspora for national benefit. In addition to his presidential run, Casey has also contested for a seat in the European Parliament and the Irish general election, emphasizing the need for job creation and the development of rural Ireland.
His policies include addressing the centralization of services in Dublin, promoting regional development, and improving infrastructure to combat emigration.
Peter Casey has sparked debate with his views on immigration and housing policies. He has expressed strong opinions on the need for Ireland to align its immigration policies with the UK to avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and has been vocal about his stance on illegal migration and the handling of asylum seekers.
Born in Derry in 1957, Peter Casey is married to Helen and has five children. The family has homes in County Donegal, Ireland, and Atlanta, Georgia.
He is an alumnus of Aston University, where he studied business and politics, and has been honored as one of the university's 50 most influential alumni.
Peter Casey offers his experience in business strategy and leadership through public speaking engagements and media contributions. He addresses a range of topics, including leadership, team-building, and effective business operations, aiming to provide insights that can drive business success in challenging markets.