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About
Sonru Press Centre
Snapshot
Sonru is a global leader in the field of video interviewing and selection. As recently recognized by both Gartner and Bersin as a leader in this space, Sonru has established the effectiveness and validity of using video in the recruitment process. Fortune Global 500 companies are innovating in their talent acquisition processes by using Sonru’s video interview solution.
Sonru is headquartered in Ireland, has regional offices in the UK and Singapore and has representation in Canada, the Middle East and the North African region. The name Sonru stems from the Irish phrase “Bí le sonrú” which means to “stand out” and their flagship product – the automated video interview solution enables interviewees to do just that.
With an impressive conversion rate from product trial to adoption, Sonru clients are evangelical about the benefits this game changing technology has brought to their recruitment processes such as faster recruitment cycles, reduced interviewing costs, convenience and the elimination of scheduling and conducting phone interviews. Sonru was founded by Edward Hendrick and was listed as one of world’s top 100 technology startups in 2010 and one of the top 100 cloud computing companies in 2011.
Company Timeline
Founded - Autumn 2007
Private Beta - February 2009
Commercial Launch - October 2009
Signed 1st Reseller - April 2010
UK Market Entry - January 2011
Signed Reseller for Canada - May 2011
Signed Reseller for MENA Region - June 2011
Photos of Principals
![]() | Edward Hendrick, Founder & Director of Business Development | Download |
![]() | Fergal O'Byrne, CEO | Download |
![]() | Chris Horan, CTO | Download |
![]() | Daniel Richard, UK Managing Director | Download |
Sonru Logo Bank
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Media Contact
Further information and availability of Sonru management for interview, please contact:
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