Donal O'Sullivan

Donal O'Sullivan is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Chief People Officer at Cope Foundation since February 2024, focusing on community support and care. Previously, Donal held the position of HR Manager at ILC Dover and Crest Solutions, covering a maternity leave role. Donal's extensive background includes serving as HR Head for Novartis Ringaskiddy Ireland, where responsibilities encompassed supporting both API Manufacturing and International NIPBI services, as well as a period as Head of People & Organisation at Novartis. Earlier career highlights include the role of Head of Human Resources at ConocoPhillips' oil refinery in Ireland and HR Manager at Yves Rocher, contributing to the company's development initiatives. Starting in human resources at PepsiCo, Donal holds a Bachelor of Arts and Higher Diploma in Education in History from University College Cork, obtained in 1987.