Cathal Small is a skilled business leader who serves as the Director Of Strategic Partnerships at LearnUpon, an online learning management software company. With extensive experience in the financial sector, Cathal has worked as a Relationship Manager at Certus and a Team Leader at Bank of Scotland (Ireland) Ltd, and Lending Executive at the same institution. He has also worked as an MBA/Strategy Consultant at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, where he currently holds his MBA degree. Additionally, Cathal has completed several courses, including ACMA/CGMA at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Science (MSc) at Dublin City University, and a course at IE Business School.
In his current role as Director of Strategic Partnerships at LearnUpon, Cathal's responsibilities include identifying, evaluating, and engaging high-potential partners, negotiating commercial agreements, developing go-to-market strategies, and scaling partnerships to success. His team has launched four successful partnerships that generate 25-30% of LearnUpon's overall company ARR.
Cathal's diverse background and expertise make him a valuable asset to the business world. He has experience in strategic partnerships, financial operations, and remote work consulting. With his MBA degree, he is well-versed in business administration and strategy development. Cathal has an ardent interest in building lasting relationships and driving growth, making him an excellent collaborator.