Brendan Hughes

Brendan Hughes has a diverse work experience, starting with their current position as the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) at eDesk. In this role, they contribute to the company's mission of providing help desk technology to e-commerce merchants. Prior to eDesk, Brendan served as the CEO of Optily, leading a team that developed a software solution for optimizing ad spend for direct-to-consumer brands. Brendan also has experience as a Board Member at IAB Ireland and as the Chief Digital Officer at Independent News & Media, where they were responsible for driving revenue growth in the digital sector of a news media group. Brendan has also held positions such as Commercial & Digital Director at Boylesports, Chief Operating Officer at PokerStrategy.com, and Head of e-Commerce at FBD Insurance. Throughout their career, Brendan has demonstrated expertise in digital strategy, product innovation, and revenue growth in various industries.

Brendan Hughes has a diverse education history. Brendan started with a Leaving Certificate from St. Joseph's CBS, Drogheda in 1991. Brendan then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics, Psychology, and Philosophy from University College Dublin, which they completed in the years 1992 to 1995.

Subsequently, they attended Trinity College Dublin from 1996 to 1997, where they earned a Higher Diploma in Education focused on Educational/Instructional Technology. In the following academic year of 1997 to 1998, Brendan pursued a Master of Science degree in Multimedia Systems from the same institution.

Most recently, in the year 2018 to 2019, Brendan attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to enhance their knowledge in Business Administration, Management, and Operations through the completion of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Essentials program.