John Nolan

John Nolan is an experienced professional in sales and diplomatic services, currently serving as an Executive Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland since August 2019, alongside a role as Temporary Vice Consul at the Consulate of Ireland in Cardiff. Prior to this, John contributed to The Maxol Group from April 2015 to April 2019 as a Sales Representative for Maxol Fuelcard Services, focusing on lead generation and marketing. Earlier in his career at Valero Energy (Ireland) Ltd from June 2006 to March 2015, John excelled as both a Sales Representative and Account Manager, employing cold calling and direct marketing strategies. Additionally, John began his professional journey as a Sales and Marketing Assistant, providing support through telemarketing and gathering customer insights. John holds a Bachelor of Business Studies in Service Marketing, a Diploma in Marketing, and a Certificate in Business Studies, all from the Institute of Technology, Carlow, complemented by a foundational education at St Kierans College.