Barry Thornton

Barry Thornton is a seasoned business professional with extensive experience in the B2B sector. Currently serving as the Managing Director at MicksGarage.com since January 2022 and as the Owner of BT B2B Consulting since February 2020, Barry specializes in business consultancy, focusing on commercialization and business planning. Previous roles include Managing Director for Murdock Builders Merchants in the Republic of Ireland, where Barry held full P&L responsibility for Dublin branches, and Managing Director for the North Europe Region at Bridgestone, overseeing 350 shops across multiple countries. Barry’s earlier positions include Trading Manager at Superquinn, National Sales Manager at Unilever, and Brand Manager at Allegro Ltd. Barry holds an MBS in Marketing and a BComm in Business from University College Dublin.