Olan O'Sullivan
Interim Head of Growth at Ventrata- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Maarten Camerlynck
I worked with Olan as my superior in various senior roles for over 4 years at TrekkSoft. In a turbulent market, he proved himself over and over as an excellent leader, a strategic thinker and a driving force behind the change that transformed our organisation over the past years. As our CEO, Olan actively worked with customers to underpin the strategic decisions that drove our positioning and processes. Deeply committed and highly operational when needed, he questioned the status quo and worked side by side with the departments. His combination of high-level strategic insight and hands-on action are invaluable and unique. I do not know anyone who does this so well and so driven. His leadership and people skills enabled myself and multiple colleagues to grow and take their careers to the next level. Olan was a true part of the team and was well liked by all. A massive asset in any leadership position, I recommend Olan to the fullest.
Fiachra Ó Comhraí
Olan has a great commercial mind and is a real self-starter. He is analytical but at the same time very personable. He is as comfortable selling as he is setting strategy for his business - a great combination.
Maarten Camerlynck
I worked with Olan as my superior in various senior roles for over 4 years at TrekkSoft. In a turbulent market, he proved himself over and over as an excellent leader, a strategic thinker and a driving force behind the change that transformed our organisation over the past years. As our CEO, Olan actively worked with customers to underpin the strategic decisions that drove our positioning and processes. Deeply committed and highly operational when needed, he questioned the status quo and worked side by side with the departments. His combination of high-level strategic insight and hands-on action are invaluable and unique. I do not know anyone who does this so well and so driven. His leadership and people skills enabled myself and multiple colleagues to grow and take their careers to the next level. Olan was a true part of the team and was well liked by all. A massive asset in any leadership position, I recommend Olan to the fullest.
Fiachra Ó Comhraí
Olan has a great commercial mind and is a real self-starter. He is analytical but at the same time very personable. He is as comfortable selling as he is setting strategy for his business - a great combination.
Maarten Camerlynck
I worked with Olan as my superior in various senior roles for over 4 years at TrekkSoft. In a turbulent market, he proved himself over and over as an excellent leader, a strategic thinker and a driving force behind the change that transformed our organisation over the past years. As our CEO, Olan actively worked with customers to underpin the strategic decisions that drove our positioning and processes. Deeply committed and highly operational when needed, he questioned the status quo and worked side by side with the departments. His combination of high-level strategic insight and hands-on action are invaluable and unique. I do not know anyone who does this so well and so driven. His leadership and people skills enabled myself and multiple colleagues to grow and take their careers to the next level. Olan was a true part of the team and was well liked by all. A massive asset in any leadership position, I recommend Olan to the fullest.
Fiachra Ó Comhraí
Olan has a great commercial mind and is a real self-starter. He is analytical but at the same time very personable. He is as comfortable selling as he is setting strategy for his business - a great combination.
Maarten Camerlynck
I worked with Olan as my superior in various senior roles for over 4 years at TrekkSoft. In a turbulent market, he proved himself over and over as an excellent leader, a strategic thinker and a driving force behind the change that transformed our organisation over the past years. As our CEO, Olan actively worked with customers to underpin the strategic decisions that drove our positioning and processes. Deeply committed and highly operational when needed, he questioned the status quo and worked side by side with the departments. His combination of high-level strategic insight and hands-on action are invaluable and unique. I do not know anyone who does this so well and so driven. His leadership and people skills enabled myself and multiple colleagues to grow and take their careers to the next level. Olan was a true part of the team and was well liked by all. A massive asset in any leadership position, I recommend Olan to the fullest.
Fiachra Ó Comhraí
Olan has a great commercial mind and is a real self-starter. He is analytical but at the same time very personable. He is as comfortable selling as he is setting strategy for his business - a great combination.
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Credentials
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Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh on Blitzscaling
LinkedInMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Crafting Problem and Solution Statements
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis (2016)
LinkedInJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Google Developer Challenge Scholarship
UdacityNov, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies
CourseraNov, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Web Application Architectures
CourseraOct, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Advanced Competitive Strategy
CourseraSep, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
An Introduction to Marketing
Coursera Verified CertificatesDec, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Inbound
HubSpotNov, 2016- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Ventrata
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Head of Growth
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Jan 2023 - Present
Ventrata is the sales, booking and ticketing system for attractions, tour operators, hop-on hop-off buses and bus operators. Ventrata is trusted by some of the biggest names in the tourism industry due to its cutting-edge product suite and a customer-first mindset. Ventrata is the sales, booking and ticketing system for attractions, tour operators, hop-on hop-off buses and bus operators. Ventrata is trusted by some of the biggest names in the tourism industry due to its cutting-edge product suite and a customer-first mindset.
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BatteryCycle
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Ireland
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Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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Co-Founder & CEO
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Jan 2022 - Present
BatteryCycle provides a comprehensive solution to the challenge of end-of-life EV batteries for battery recyclers. We offer: - Detailed database of the UK EV car parc, segmented by model, battery type and estimated SOH - Advanced algorithms for forecasting the supply of batteries based on SOH estimates - Pricing insights for battery materials based on market data and current metal prices BatteryCycle provides a comprehensive solution to the challenge of end-of-life EV batteries for battery recyclers. We offer: - Detailed database of the UK EV car parc, segmented by model, battery type and estimated SOH - Advanced algorithms for forecasting the supply of batteries based on SOH estimates - Pricing insights for battery materials based on market data and current metal prices
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Self-employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Revenue Design and Growth Consultant
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Apr 2021 - Present
Working with vertical SaaS companies in Travel and Healthcare to design sales, marketing and customer success processes. Working with vertical SaaS companies in Travel and Healthcare to design sales, marketing and customer success processes.
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Hashealth
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Ireland
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Growth / Business Unit Lead
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Jul 2021 - Dec 2022
HasHealth is a cloud based patient management solution for pharmacists and medical clinics to generate new revenue streams and communicate more effectively with customers. We're helping thousands of community pharmacies grow their clinical services revenue with our scheduling, pre-screen forms, and patient communication tools, whilst simultaneously reducing the number of hours they spend clarifying patient details and setting appointments. HasHealth is a cloud based patient management solution for pharmacists and medical clinics to generate new revenue streams and communicate more effectively with customers. We're helping thousands of community pharmacies grow their clinical services revenue with our scheduling, pre-screen forms, and patient communication tools, whilst simultaneously reducing the number of hours they spend clarifying patient details and setting appointments.
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Medihive
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Ireland
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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Dec 2020 - Jul 2021
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TrekkSoft
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Switzerland
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Oct 2017 - Nov 2020
TrekkSoft is the leading provider of B2b software to growth-focused tour and activity companies serving customers in 130+ countries.Full P&L responsibility for 70+ person companyIncreased gross bookings by 104% (2017-2019)Effective cost management leading to profitability in 2019Lead role in defining customer proposition, product strategy, and S&M strategyRecognised thought leader in the industry, with regular participation on roundtables, webinars and industry publicationsManaged a diverse international team across 3 international offices Structured Sales, CSM, Marketing and Recruitment processes including KPIs, remuneration, and technology stack(s)Focused on digital transformation of back end processes via integrations with business intelligence, billing and the consolidation of systems of record
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VP Marketing
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Oct 2016 - Sep 2017
Lead a marketing of 25 people spread across 3 officesContent driven approach producing c. 2k marketing qualified leads per monthPlanning and execution for major trade events, such as ITB & WTMFunnel optimisation and coordination with the sales departmentKPI setting across unit teams including content, online advertising, regional marketing and email marketingThought leadership via speaking engagements, webinars and blog posts
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Regional Manager UK & Ireland and Global Key Account Manager
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Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
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Acteavo
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Ireland
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO & Co-Founder
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Jan 2013 - Nov 2015
Acteavo is a B2B reservation and management software solution for tour and activity businesses. Acteavo was acquired by TrekkSoft in November 2015: Developed leading position in the Irish & UK market: Raised venture funding; Accepted onto accelerators in Ireland and Chile (one of 100 successful companies out of 2,500 applications); Led product development, operations, business development and marketing. Acteavo is a B2B reservation and management software solution for tour and activity businesses. Acteavo was acquired by TrekkSoft in November 2015: Developed leading position in the Irish & UK market: Raised venture funding; Accepted onto accelerators in Ireland and Chile (one of 100 successful companies out of 2,500 applications); Led product development, operations, business development and marketing.
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Associate
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
AIB Corporate Finance is a leading Corporate Finance Advisor in the Irish market. Notable transactions include being the Financial Advisor to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Transport on the IPO of Aer Lingus Group plc. Involved advising clients in relation to mergers, acquisitions, disposals, IPOs, equity fundraisings, MBOs and strategic matters. Worked alongside Morgan Stanley in relation to the sale of an Irish semi-state utility. AIB Corporate Finance is a leading Corporate Finance Advisor in the Irish market. Notable transactions include being the Financial Advisor to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Transport on the IPO of Aer Lingus Group plc. Involved advising clients in relation to mergers, acquisitions, disposals, IPOs, equity fundraisings, MBOs and strategic matters. Worked alongside Morgan Stanley in relation to the sale of an Irish semi-state utility.
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Investment Analyst
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Nov 2006 - Aug 2009
IIU is the private equity group of financier Dermot Desmond. I reviewed new investment opportunities and prepared investment recommendations on a wide array of sectors, including: Energy (oil & gas and renewables), Financial Services, Aviation, Technology and Gaming. Worked closely with entrepreneurial management teams and start-ups. Analysis of opportunities involved: Financial modelling Corporate Valuations Market Research Involved in transactional due diligence and portfolio management of investment holdings.
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KBC Advanced Technologies
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Economic Analyst
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Jan 2004 - Sep 2006
Responsibility for refined petroleum products pricing. Produced weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on products pricing and inventories for our retainer clients, including historical analysis and forward forecasts on products crack spreads. Client and account management: ensured client base was delivered superior service; cross sold research products to different departments within client organisations. Clients included major oil market traders, refiners and national oil companies, including: Vitol, Valero and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.
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Education
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Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München
Advanced Competitive Strategy, Distinction -
University of New Mexico School of Engineering
Web Application Architechtures, Distinction -
University of Pennsylvania
Introduction to Marketing, Distinction -
Digital Marketing Institute
Professional Diploma, Digital Marketing -
ICAEW
Professional Diploma, Corporate Finance -
Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment
Certificate, Corporate Finance -
The Honorable Society of King's Inns
Diploma in Legal Studies -
Dublin City University
Master's degree, International Relations (Globalisation) -
University College Dublin
BA, Economics and Politics