Niall O'Connor

Niall O'Connor is a seasoned retail executive currently serving as the Country Managing Director at Aldi Ireland since May 2025. O'Connor has extensive experience with Aldi, having held positions such as Group Managing Director at Aldi UK from October 2019 to May 2025, and various roles including Managing Director, Group Buying Director, and Store Operations Director at Aldi Ireland from September 2000 to October 2019. Prior to Aldi, O'Connor was the Group Retail Manager at Avoca Ireland and worked as a Buyer in Ladieswear at Marks and Spencer. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry from the University of Greenwich and a CPE in Law from the University of North London, complemented by executive education courses at Harvard Business School focused on competitive advantage and strategy.