Stephen O'Byrne

Stephen O'Byrne has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Stephen most recently worked as the Head of Finance at Manna Drone Delivery starting from August 2020. Prior to that, they served as the Controller & Business Partner at SUSE from May 2019 to July 2020. Stephen also worked as the Financial Controller at Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin from December 2018 to March 2019.

Their earlier experience includes various roles at CarTrawler, where they were a Business Partner responsible for launching a new online Ground Transportation product. Stephen achieved significant accomplishments such as optimizing work processes, launching new customer email product journeys, and increasing bookings by 25%. Stephen also project managed a successful grant claim and built a new reporting system. Stephen worked at CarTrawler from April 2017 to July 2018, during which time they also held roles as the Head of Insurance Car Rental Product, Head of Finance Systems, and Group Financial Controller.

Prior to CarTrawler, Stephen served as a Group Financial Accountant at Workday from August 2001 to May 2007. Stephen worked as a Commercial Finance Analyst at both IBM and British Airways from 2001 to 2001 and 1999 to 2001, respectively. Stephen also worked as a Group Financial Accountant at Corporate Software & Technology GmbH from 1997 to 1999 and as an Assistant Accountant at Botany Weaving Mill Ltd. from August 1995 to December 1996.

Overall, Stephen O'Byrne has extensive experience in finance and accounting roles, along with notable achievements in launching new products and improving key performance indicators.

Stephen O'Byrne completed a Professional Diploma in Accountancy, specializing in Chartered Management Accountant, from the Technology University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus. Stephen studied from 1991 to 1995. Later in 1998, they attended BPP London where they obtained a degree in ACMA-Chartered Management Accountant, with a field of study in CIMA.