Kev O'Reilly Email & Phone Number

Australia & New Zealand

- Scalable support tailored to your project’s needs- Immediate impact with minimal onboarding- Expert oversight on timelines, budgets, and milestones- A seamless exit when the job is done

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

- Directed a $8.3M agritech transformation plan, overseeing a team of 5 consultants, 8 workstreams and delivering 110 individual initiatives in 36 months.- Created opportunities for New Zealand's agritech companies to expand and export by running 3 capability building bootcamps, 8 sector-specific connector events and leading 4 small-group trips to visit innovative farmers and growers in Australia, Ireland, the UK & the U.S. - Conducted research to identify and address support… Show more - Directed a $8.3M agritech transformation plan, overseeing a team of 5 consultants, 8 workstreams and delivering 110 individual initiatives in 36 months.- Created opportunities for New Zealand's agritech companies to expand and export by running 3 capability building bootcamps, 8 sector-specific connector events and leading 4 small-group trips to visit innovative farmers and growers in Australia, Ireland, the UK & the U.S. - Conducted research to identify and address support gaps between the government agencies that agritech companies depend on, and identify strategies to bridge these gaps effectively.- Ensured monitoring and timely achievement of project milestones by maintaining strict budget control, practical risk mitiagtion, preparation of monthly reports and hosting agenda driven team meetings.- Increased agritech audience across three communication channels in 12 months (Agritech Newsletter ⬆️ 45%, Global Signals Channel up ⬆️ 50% and LinkedIn ⬆️ from 0 to 1200 followers), using relevant, consistent and systematic messaging with high quality to drive organic growth.-----"Kevin is a super motivated, organised, versatile and action oriented project manager... his skill set ranges from financial, legal, digital, people and event management" - Simon Yarrow, Agritech Group Manager------ Show less

Taranaki, New Zealand

- Spearheaded the rollout of a $3.4M industry transformation plan, monitoring and delivering 100 Digital Maturity assessment for New Zealand-based manufacturing companies within a five month window.- Procured and oversaw the nationwide delivery of 50 training workshops aimed at educating and inspiring NZ manufacturers to adopt Industry 4.0 solutions.- Led a core team of 3 and coordinated with 4 key agencies, centralising marketing and communications efforts to ensure cohesive… Show more - Spearheaded the rollout of a $3.4M industry transformation plan, monitoring and delivering 100 Digital Maturity assessment for New Zealand-based manufacturing companies within a five month window.- Procured and oversaw the nationwide delivery of 50 training workshops aimed at educating and inspiring NZ manufacturers to adopt Industry 4.0 solutions.- Led a core team of 3 and coordinated with 4 key agencies, centralising marketing and communications efforts to ensure cohesive execution and alignment with strategic goals.- Achieved project underspend, enabling additional promotional activities in FY25, and maximised return on investment through effective cross-promotion of events.- Enhanced stakeholder collaboration, working closely with government bodies, industry representatives, and delivery agencies to maintain momentum towards Industry 4.0 adoption.-----"Kevin is an exceptional project manager... his proactive approach and attention to detail were immediately apparent. Kevin was a key part of the success of the program." - Sean Doherty, Product Manager - Industry 4.0----- Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Founded a sensory and consumer research agency to blend the art and science of understanding consumer behaviour. Provided quantitative and qualitative product insights to Marketers, Innovators & Product Developers for Australia’s most iconic FMCG brands. Methodically led projects ensuring delivery was on time and within budget.

Melbourne, Australia

Accredited Hamilton Grant consultant for Australia & New Zealand managing the Discovery to Delivery of system enhancements for large scale food and beverage manufacturers. Embedded in teams to research and identify optimisation opportunities via stakeholder engagement and end user research. Managed projects locally and remotely, using iterative design to scope and implement accepted solutions. Collaborated across multiple roles to communicate alignment and progress towards objectives.

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

- Steered a $885,000 MPI-funded project to explore and develop diversified land-use opportunities in Taranaki.- Systematically evaluated over 100 potential land-use ideas, narrowing down to 20 viable options that aligned with Taranaki’s regional strengths and future potential.- Produced a comprehensive land usage report in collaboration with Plant & Food Research, the basis for future, actionable blueprints for local landowners.- Ran 2 grower information days to educate… Show more - Steered a $885,000 MPI-funded project to explore and develop diversified land-use opportunities in Taranaki.- Systematically evaluated over 100 potential land-use ideas, narrowing down to 20 viable options that aligned with Taranaki’s regional strengths and future potential.- Produced a comprehensive land usage report in collaboration with Plant & Food Research, the basis for future, actionable blueprints for local landowners.- Ran 2 grower information days to educate landowners to the opportunities and risks of starting Avocado and Kiwifruit growing initiatives in the region.- Enabled a new commercial Avocado orchard in Taranaki, and supported the production of a fresh hop beer by a local brewer, using hops cultivated through the project’s initiatives.- Navigated complex stakeholder relationships by balancing the interests of landowners, government, and industry, overcoming challenges and securing buy-in for new land-use ventures. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

- Lead the upgrade of Hamilton Grant Recipe Management and PDM software in partnership with the R&D team- Produced reports and exports tailored to specific R&D teams and business needs- Configured data extracts for nightly sharing of this extended labelling data with GS1 National Product Catalogue

Set up Sensory capability for National FoodsRan small scale consumer research projectsManaged external taste panelsWorked closely with Consumer Insights team, Product Developers and Marketers to launch new products

Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia

Implemented Quality Sensory release system in The PhillippinesTrained and ran Sensory Evaluation panelConducted training sessions for Marketing teams around flavors, product evaluation and testing methodology.

Altona North, Victoria, Australia

New Product DevelopmentInnovation

Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia