Robert Mac Donnell

Chief Operations Officer at Pilot Photonics

Robert Mac Donnell has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries. Robert is currently the Chief Operations Officer at Pilot Photonics, a position they have held since November 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at Pilot Photonics from March 2019 to November 2021.

Before joining Pilot Photonics, Robert worked as an Independent Consultant from November 2014 to December 2018, where they held the role of Senior Business Consultant.

From 2008 to 2014, Robert served as the CFO at Coral Portfolio. During this time, they were responsible for financial management and strategy.

Prior to their role at Coral Portfolio, Robert was self-employed from 2005 to 2008, working as a Financial Consultant and CFO. In this capacity, they provided consultancy services in hedge fund administration and was involved in various financial roles, including serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Chase Travel & Tours.

In 2000, Robert took on a start-up role as the CEO at Brandeaux Administrators, where they oversaw the administration of offshore property funds and subsidiary special purpose vehicles. Robert was responsible for recruitment, training, IT systems, regulatory compliance, audit and taxation compliance, and company secretarial functions. Under their leadership, the funds under administration grew significantly.

Before Brandeaux Administrators, Robert held various financial roles, including Chief Accountant at Minmet Plc from 1997 to 2000, Financial Controller at North Wall Street Investments from 1991 to 1996, and Manager Client Accounting at FM Trust from 1988 to 1990.

Robert began their career as a Trainee Accountant at Price Waterhouse Cooper in 1981, where they gained valuable experience in accounting.

Overall, Robert Mac Donnell has a wealth of experience in financial management, consulting, and leadership roles, with a strong track record of driving growth and success in various organizations.

Robert Mac Donnell has education history with the following institutions:

- Association of Certified Accountants: Robert has attended this institution, but the start and end years are not provided. The degree name and field of study are also not mentioned.

- St Marys College Cssp Rathmines: Robert has attended this college, but again the start and end years are not specified. The degree name and field of study are not mentioned either.

- Trinity College Dublin: Robert has completed a Bsc Mgnt degree with a field of study in Business. The start and end years are not given.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operations Officer

    November 1, 2021 - present

  • Chief Financial Officer

    January 1, 2019