Global recruiter Gi acquires Limerick company
Plassey company Harmonics to retain identity despite takeover
A MANAGEMENT consultancy firm, founded in Limerick has been acquired by an international recruitment company.
Gi Group Holdings, which provides human resources services and consulting across the world, has bought Harmonics.
Founded in Limerick, and still based in Plassey, Harmonics also has bases in Dublin, Cork and Galway.
It employs around 11 people in this country, but has a wide network of advisors.
Since coming to Ireland, Gi Group Holding has bought a number of other firms, including Kelly Services Ireland and Grafton Recruitment.
Gi Group’s recorded revenues of €4.7bn in 2025 and employs more than 8,000 people across 700 branches and offices in 37 countries.
Due to it joining Gi Group, Harmonics will be able to add specialist capabilities in outplacement, career transition, career consulting and organisational change.
Harmonics will continue to operate under its existing brand, with founder John Fitzgerald continuing to lead the business as managing director in Ireland.
Rui Rocheta, Gi Group Holding’s chief regional officer for the western Europe and the Latin American region said: “Harmonics is a strong and highly respected business, with an approach to clients and people that is closely aligned with our own. This investment is an important step in our continued development in Ireland and opens up exciting opportunities for collaboration and growth, while enabling us to bring even greater value to our clients.”
Mr Fitzgerald hailed Harmonics and Gi Group as “a strong cultural, strategic and operational fit”.
“Finding a partner whose values and approach closely align with those we have built at Harmonics was fundamental to us. Joining forces with Gi Group gives our clients and our team access to a wider pool of international expertise, while allowing us to continue building on the quality, care and trusted relationships that have always been at the heart of our business for the last 20 years.”
Matt Fitzpatrick, country manager, Gi Group Ireland, said: “As we continue to invest in the Irish labour market, this acquisition demonstrates our commitment to, and confidence in, Ireland. Harmonics brings specialist expertise in outplacement, career transition and people change that complements our existing recruitment and HR services businesses. I am very much looking forward to working closely with John and the wider Harmonics team as we navigate the future of work and HR in Ireland together."