Barry O'Connell

Chief Executive Officer at Dublin Port Company

Barry O'Connell has a diverse work experience spanning various leadership roles in different companies. Barry is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Dublin Port Company since November 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Chairperson of GOAL Global starting from July 2021.

In terms of their previous roles, Barry served as the CEO of Coca-Cola Malaysia/Singapore/Brunei at Coca-Cola Bottlers from October 2018 to January 2021. Before that, they were the Managing Director - Australia at Coca-Cola Amatil from July 2014 to November 2017, and also held the position of Managing Director - New Zealand & Fiji from April 2013 to June 2014.

Earlier in their career, Barry worked at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company where they held multiple roles, including General Manager - Austria & Slovenia from March 2009 to March 2013, Commercial Director - Switzerland from May 2003 to February 2009, and Sales & Marketing Director - Ireland from October 1999 to April 2003, among others.

Barry's career also includes a stint at Saatchi & Saatchi as the Head of Research & Planning - Ireland from September 1990 to January 1992.

Overall, Barry O'Connell brings extensive leadership experience in various industries, with a strong background in the beverage industry and a focus on strategic management and business development.

Barry O'Connell started their education in 1985 by enrolling at the University of Limerick, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration & Marketing. Barry completed their studies at the university in 1990. In 2002, Barry attended IMD Switzerland, focusing on Strategic Management. The duration of their program at IMD Switzerland is not specified. Later, in 2008, they enrolled at Cranfield School of Management to study Supply Chain for General Managers. The duration of this program is also not provided.

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  • Chief Executive Officer

    November, 2022 - present