Laura O'Brien

Laura O'Brien has a comprehensive background in marketing and public relations. Laura most recently worked as the Head of Marketing at Brown Thomas Arnotts, starting in 2022. Prior to this, they were a PR & Marketing Consultant at Thrive from March 2022 to November 2022. Laura also held various roles at Brown Thomas Arnotts, including Senior Marketing Manager and PR Manager, where they successfully developed and implemented marketing strategies and managed media relations. Before joining Brown Thomas Arnotts, Laura served as the PR & Marketing Manager for Harvey Nichols in Ireland, where they reported directly to the Head Office in London. Laura's earlier experience includes working as a Senior PR Account Manager at Kennedy PR + Brand and as a PR Account Manager at Burrell Marketing and Publicity. Throughout their career, Laura has worked with notable brands such as Nespresso, Tiffany & Co., Tommy Hilfiger, and Jameson.

Laura O'Brien has a Diploma in Digital Marketing from Irish Times Training, which they received in 2018. In 2011, they obtained a Diploma in Internet Marketing from Dublin Business School. In 2005, Laura completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations and Event Management from Fitzwilliam Institute. Laura also holds a B.A. (Hons) Degree in History & Politics from University College Dublin, which they earned between 2001 and 2004. Additionally, Laura has obtained several certifications, including Content Marketing, Inbound Marketing, and Inbound Sales, from HubSpot Academy in February 2020.