Brenda O'Connell

Brenda O'Connell is a highly accomplished and experienced business development and product specialist with a proven track record of success in high growth tech and internet companies. Fluent in both French and English, she has a Master's degree in European Studies from the College of Europe and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Limerick. She has held numerous senior executive positions in several tech companies, including Google, Twitter, and Orange Group, where she developed and implemented innovative marketing, sales, and product strategies, negotiated complex deals, managed strategic partnerships, built and coached high-performing international teams, and delivered large-scale projects in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.

Most recently, O'Connell served as the Head of gCare, EMEA Display & Programmatic, gTech at Google. Before that, she founded CoderDojo Paris, was Head of GCS EMEA, Outsourced Sales Partners at Google, and Head of Google Marketing Platform for UK & Southern Europe at Google. In addition, O'Connell has served in senior sales and management roles at Twitter, Jolicloud, and Orange Group, where she directed product development and innovation for several key initiatives, including TV and VOD, Music, and Communication Services at Freeserve/Wanadoo.

Overall, Brenda O'Connell is a highly motivated and accomplished business leader with a keen understanding of the tech industry and a unique ability to drive growth, innovation, and success in highly competitive and dynamic environments.