With over a decade of experience in food and beverage operations, I have a proven track record of driving strategic growth and customer-focused innovation. As a leader in global event operations, I’ve successfully managed logistics, branding, and customer experience for events hosting in excess of 150,000 attendees from 160+ countries. My entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in co-founding a fast-casual restaurant chain that scaled to €8M+ annual revenue and 200+ employees in just two years, after which I co-founded Rash'R (now Oceanr.co), employing 75 people and on track to hit €5m in 2025. I excel in cross-functional collaboration, brand building, and translating strategy into impactful packaging, marketing, and customer engagement initiatives, positioning brands for long-term success. I thrive in a team environment and have experience across cultures on 5 continents.
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Head Of F And BWeb SummitMontreal, Qc, Ca -
Head Of F&BWeb Summit Apr 2016 - PresentMontreal, Quebec, CanadaResponsible for all food & beverage operations for global events including Portugal, Hong Kong, Brazil, USA, Canada and Ireland, with over 70,000 attendees from 160+ countries at the flagship event in Lisbon. -
Co-FounderOceanr Jan 2016 - Dec 2019Cork, County Cork, IrelandCo-founded and launched a start-up brand of rash vests (formerly Rash'R, now OceanR) and other water sports apparel. Focus on business development and product-market fit. -
Co-FounderRamen - Asian Street Food Jul 2013 - Dec 2015Cork, County Cork, IrelandCo-founded a chain of fast-casual restaurants in Cork, growing from one to 200+ employees in 24 months, across five locations and turning over €8m+ annually.Responsible for food operations, staffing, marketing, IT, design and customer experience for a rapidly growing eat-in, delivery & take-away business.
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Business Development ConsultantCafe Sol Dec 2012 - Aug 2013Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland -
Chef & ManagerFoodgame Apr 2012 - Dec 2012Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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Area ManagerAldi Ireland Oct 2010 - Jul 2011Cork, County Cork, Ireland
John Downey Education Details
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Marketing & Strategy
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