Paul O'Connell

Paul O'Connell is an experienced culinary professional with a strong background in research, development, and commercialization within the food industry. Currently serving as a Research Development and Commercialization Chef at Ascent Foods and with concurrent roles at Valley International Cold Storage and a private company, Paul O'Connell has extensive expertise in product development and commercialization. With a career spanning over two decades, Paul O'Connell has held various leadership positions, including CEO and Executive Chef at Private Gourmet Services, which involves comprehensive restaurant setup. Past roles also include corporate chef, food and beverage director, and executive chef in high-end catering and restaurant operations. Paul O'Connell's education includes degrees in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University and Cathal Brugha Street in Dublin.