Ultan O'Brien

Ultan O'Brien is a respected sales leader and business consultant with over twenty years of experience managing new technology products and implementing innovative business solutions across various industries. He has an impressive track record in international business development, operational planning, and commercialization. His expertise lies in SaaS, ICT, inflight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, retail solutions, and mobile payments. With a Master's in Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Ultan has a deep understanding of software product development processes, which enables him to quickly identify market opportunities and develop practical routes to ensure early-stage tech businesses grow successfully.

Prior to his current role as Head of Global Inflight Entertainment and Connected Platform Sales (IFEC+) at Viasat, Inc., Ultan held senior sales leadership positions at Boxever, Retail inMotion, Dell, Nortel Networks, and Motorola. He has also worked as a business partner and mentor at Enterprise Ireland, where innovation means business. Ultan's unique ability to make solid long-term customer relationships, implement robust sales processes quickly, and train value-based sales methodologies places him in high regard among his peers in the industry.

Throughout his career, Ultan has excelled in various educational disciplines, including a Higher Diploma in Stock Brokering, a Higher Diploma in Business Studies, an honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and English Literature, and a Master's in Business Studies.