John O'Brien

About

Experience

• Economic Consultant at International Development Ireland
  Sep 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 10 mos

  Consultancy projects on FDI attraction, industrial development strategy and industrial property (zone) management.

• Company Secretary and Head of Business Strategy and Regions at IDA Ireland
  Apr 1978 - May 2012 · 34 yrs 2 mos

  Various roles including: corporate planning, EU liaison, market planning, marketing director for North America and chief economist. Member of the executive committee with responsibility for strategic planning, corporate affairs and stakeholder relations.

• Economic Advisor at Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
  Dec 1999 - Dec 2007 · 8 yrs 1 mo

  Seconded to advise the DPM who was also Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment on departmental and wider social and economic issues. Participated in decision making process at the highest level on government.