Charlie O'Donoghue

VP Emerging Business Europe at IDA Ireland

Charlie O'Donoghue has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Charlie started their career as a Food and Beverage Specialist at Hayfield Manor and The Doyle Collection, where they provided excellent customer service and performed additional tasks to ensure the efficient running of the establishments. During this time, they demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in their work.

Charlie then moved on to work as a Business Development Executive at Specialty Golf Trips, where they designed and managed high-end bespoke golf tour packages to Ireland and the UK. Charlie also collaborated with various stakeholders in the industry to ensure the success of these packages.

Afterward, Charlie joined Lenox Advisors as a Client Service Associate, where they provided client services alongside Relationship Managers in the wealth management and insurance services. Charlie assisted in meeting preparation, asset management application processing, service requests, and performance summaries.

Currently, Charlie is working at IDA Ireland as VP Emerging Business Europe. In this role, they support high-growth companies in Silicon Valley and the Pacific Northwest to expand their footprint in Ireland and leverage it for international growth. Additionally, they assist new entrants by providing information on various aspects such as business environment, recruitment, finance, legal, immigration, tax, property selection, PR, and infrastructure. Before this role, Charlie served as a Project Executive and Assistant Project Executive at IDA Ireland, where they worked with global teams to secure foreign direct investment and provided specialized industry information in key target areas.

Overall, Charlie O'Donoghue has demonstrated expertise in various areas such as business development, client services, project management, and international business growth.

Charlie O'Donoghue has a diverse education history. In 2010, they began their undergraduate studies at University College Cork, where they pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) International with German. Charlie completed this degree in 2014. During their time at University College Cork, it is unclear if they specialized in a particular field of study.

In 2012, Charlie participated in the Erasmus Programme at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) for one year. Charlie earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) International with German from WU before returning to University College Cork to complete their studies.

In 2015, Charlie briefly attended Shanghai University, where they participated in an Intensive Chinese Language Programme. However, it is unknown if they obtained a degree from this institution.

Charlie's next educational achievement occurred in 2016 when they enrolled at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. Charlie pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Management Consultancy, completing the program in 2017.

In 2018, Charlie obtained a certification in Sports Entrepreneurship through the University of Limerick. This certification is called "Masterclass in Sports Entrepreneurship."

Returning to formal education, Charlie attended Chartered Accountants Ireland in 2019 and completed a Diploma in Corporate Finance in 2020.

In summary, Charlie O'Donoghue completed a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) International with German from University College Cork and WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business). Charlie also achieved a Master of Science (MSc) in Management Consultancy from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. Additionally, they obtained a certification in Sports Entrepreneurship and a Diploma in Corporate Finance from the University of Limerick and Chartered Accountants Ireland, respectively.

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