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Ruairí Conroy
Site Lead at Diligent Corporation
Ruairí Conroy is an experienced business leader currently serving as the Vice President of Sales Development & Site Lead at Diligent Corporation in Ireland. Here are some key details about his career and background:
Professional Experience
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Current Role: Vice President of Sales Development & Site Lead at Diligent Corporation (since March 2023)
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Previously held roles at Diligent including:
- Vice President of Customer Support & Site Lead (Sep 2021 - Feb 2023)
- Site Lead (Feb 2021 - Aug 2021)
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Prior to Diligent, Ruairí held leadership positions at:
- SiteMinder (2016-2021): Senior VP of Inside Sales, VP Global Growth Markets, Managing Director EMEA
- AdRoll (2013-2016): Director of Sales EMEA, Senior Manager of Sales EMEA
- Google (2008-2013): Small & Medium Business Sales Manager, Associate Manager of Inside Sales
Education
- MSc in Information Technology & Telecommunications from University of Limerick
- MSc in Strategic Management from Technological University Dublin
- Postgraduate Diploma in Advertising with e-Commerce from Fitzwilliam Institute, Dublin
- Corporate Education from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Role at Diligent
As Site Lead for Diligent's European hub in Galway, Ruairí has been instrumental in the company's expansion in Ireland. He oversees the Galway office, which plays a crucial role in Diligent's global operations and growth strategy. Under his leadership, Diligent has rapidly grown its presence in Galway, hiring hundreds of employees across various functions including customer success, finance, HR, and product development.12
Ruairí is passionate about creating a positive work environment and culture at Diligent's Galway hub. He emphasizes the importance of hiring talented individuals and fostering an atmosphere where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.1
Leadership Philosophy
Ruairí believes in an inclusive leadership style, stating: "I try to take people on the journey with me and involve them in decision-making. Leaders have to earn trust and being authentic is a good place to start."3 He is committed to Diligent's engagement with the local community in Galway and sees the talent in the region as world-class.1
