Orla Clifford

Orla Clifford is a seasoned leader with a diverse background in Operations, Pricing, Planning, M&A, and integration. She has a proven track record in setting strategy, running operations, orchestrating large-scale transformational programs, and leading strategic initiatives.

Her deep experience includes planning, pricing, process management, metrics, and operations management, with oversight of businesses generating annual revenues exceeding $2B. Orla excels in leading highly matrixed organizations in change-intensive environments, utilizing a data-first approach and partnership skills to drive cross-functional alignment and deliver strategic initiatives.

Passionate about driving operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility, Orla aims to create capacity for growth and innovation.

Education-wise, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in English and Economics at NUI Galway, an Executive MBA with First Class Honours at Dublin City University, and a Grad Dip in Computer Science with First Class Honours at Athlone Institute of Technology.

Orla Clifford's notable roles include Vice President Operations at Sigma Computing, VP Pricing and Operations at Druva, Chief of Staff & Vice President Business Operations at Veritas Technologies LLC, Snr. Director Business Operations at Veritas Technologies LLC, Director Program Management and Business Operations at Symantec, Director Regional Development Centre at Symantec, Sr. Manager Tools Development at Symantec, Sr. Manager Global Language Services at Symantec, and Manager Internal Language Services at Symantec.