Robert O'Neill

Robert O'Neill is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as the Process & Plant Lead Engineer at Brilliant Planet, responsible for designing a commercial-scale production facility for beta carotene extraction from algae biomass. Previously, Robert held roles such as Project Engineer at Europe Snacks UK, managing the annual CAPEX Project Portfolio, and CAPEX Delivery Manager at Johnson Matthey, overseeing capital project requirements and solutions. Additionally, Robert worked as a Project Engineer and Process Engineer at Kerry Group, contributing to major projects and providing engineering support across departments. Robert's early career included research at the University of Limerick and an engineering traineeship at LEO Pharma, focusing on equipment optimization and compliance with regulatory standards. Robert holds a Master of Engineering in VLSI and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Limerick.