Ray O Brien 🔋🌎 Email & Phone Number

With over 22 years of industry experience, I am recognised as a versatile, energetic, and innovative leader who consistently identifies and delivers on opportunities. My career spans strategic planning, engineering, technology commercialization, marketing, business development, project management and communication—all aimed at delivering results and driving growth.As the Business Manager and founder of the research services unit at the Bernal Institute, I have successfully facilitated industry access to over €30 million worth of material analytical and characterisation infrastructure, alongside a team of over 300 researchers and 70+ academics in chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering.My role evolved to include Marketing Communications Manager for the Bernal Institute, where I have developed and executed strategies to highlight the institute's research excellence in health, energy, and environment. Leveraging my deep market understanding, I identify and secure new business opportunities, fostering a customer-centric and collaborative culture within the institute. My passion for elevating people, innovation and excellence drives me to be a dynamic and supportive leader who empowers and inspires others to achieve their goals.A favorite comparison I've received: "You're like Remy Danton from House of Cards, making everything work in the background and connecting all the right people."