Ciara O'Connell

Ciara O'Connell is a seasoned corporate leader with over 25 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, Management Consulting, and Retail sectors. They have held significant roles including Vice President of Global Business Services at Aptiv and Head of Novartis Global Corporate Center in Dublin, leading extensive teams and delivering transformative business solutions. Ciara's expertise spans global business operations planning, corporate governance, and stakeholder engagement, underpinned by strong communication and strategic skills. They began their career with a M.Sc. in Strategic Management from University College Cork, further enhancing their capabilities as a management consultant at firms such as IBM Global Services and PricewaterhouseCoopers.