John McIlroy

John McIlroy is a Senior Consultant at OCO Global, where responsibilities include consultancy projects focusing on strategy development, international expansion, data analysis, market assessments, and value propositions for public and private sector clients. With extensive experience in sectors such as Cleantech, Advanced Manufacturing, Business Services, Technology, Creative Industries, and Sport, John previously served as Information Manager at UK Coaching, managing research projects and disseminating findings to various stakeholders. Other roles include Marketing Executive at Timeform, Economic Analyst at Yorkshire Forward, Senior Researcher at Consilium Technologies, and Research Assistant at Ulster University. John holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Business Management from Sheffield Hallam University and additional postgraduate credentials in Purchasing and Supply Management from Ulster University, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Modern Studies in the Humanities.