Niall O'Connor

Country Managing Director at Aldi Ireland

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.

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Aldi Ireland

Aldi - A Story of Success With roots dating back to 1913, Aldi (short for Albrecht Discount) entered the Irish market in 1999. Aldi is one of the world's most successful retailers. We have a vast network of over 160 stores across the country and have ambitious plans to open many more. There are currently more than 6,500 stores across our international portfolio including stores in Ireland, the UK, Europe, Australia, China and the USA. If you understand the impact of hard work and commitment in a dynamic, fast paced retail environment, then a career at Aldi could be perfect for you.


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Ireland, Ireland

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1,001-5,000

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