John Purcell

ERDF Performance Funding | Development | Management at Higher Education Authority

John Purcell is an experienced professional with a strong background in business development and sales, particularly in the telecommunications and education sectors. Currently serving as an ERDF Performance Funding Development Manager at the Higher Education Authority since January 2024, John previously held a role in Business Support at the Office of Government Procurement. With significant tenure at Ericsson from 2000 to 2018, John excelled as Key Account Director and Key Account Manager for Eircom and Vodafone, focusing on sales, lead generation, and relationship management. Early career experiences include positions as Business Builder in international business development at Enterprise Ireland, and European Regional Sales Manager at Dollinger International. John holds multiple degrees from University College Dublin, including a Masters in Business Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business & Marketing.

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Higher Education Authority

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The Higher Education Authority is the statutory planning and policy development body for higher education and research in Ireland. The HEA has wide advisory powers throughout the whole of the higher education sector. In addition, it is the funding authority for the universities, institutes of technology and a number of designated higher education institutions.


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Dublin 4, Ireland

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51-200

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