Brenda O'Connell

Brenda O'Connell is a highly experienced professional with a robust background in technology, marketing, and sales, currently serving as the Director of gTech Ads EMEA at Google since April 2017. In this role, O'Connell leads product specialists focused on DV360 and Google Display Ads for major customers and agencies across EMEA. Previous positions at Google include Head of gCare and Head of Google Marketing Platform for UK & Southern Europe. O'Connell also founded a chapter of CoderDojo in Paris, dedicated to teaching coding to children. At Twitter, O'Connell was the Director of Business Development EMEA, handling strategic partnerships, and held leadership roles at Jolicloud, Orange Group, Freeserve/Wanadoo, Oniva, and MPO. O'Connell holds an MA in European Studies from the College of Europe and a BA in European Studies from the University of Limerick.