John McElligott's work experience includes:
- Currently serving as the COO of Kara Connect, a health and well-being platform that connects employees with mental health and wellbeing professionals. John is responsible for boosting productivity and reducing attrition.
- Previously served as a Non Executive Director at Kara Connect and Interflora, where they contributed to the success of the flower and gift platform in multiple countries.
- Worked as a Non Executive Director at Gustazos (Social Media Group).
- Held the position of Managing Director Online/Chief Digital Officer at Smartbox Group, overseeing the online business across 9 markets and multiple brands.
- Served as the Managing Director of Betfair Exchange at Flutter Entertainment Plc, responsible for the core Exchange business.
- Worked at eBay as the General Manager of DBA, Strategy and M&A Director, and Country Manager for the Ireland business.
- Started their career as an Engagement Manager at Booz Allen Hamilton, focusing on business strategy and turnarounds.
- Started as a Business Analyst at UBS before transitioning into other roles.
John McElligott holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from University College Cork, which they obtained from 1990 to 1994. In addition, they completed their MBA at INSEAD in the year 2000.
August, 2022 - present
December, 2020