Ronan Farren Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ireland

I oversee daily operational practices for corporate finance firm with global interests in renewable energy, green tech, technology, fine art, and leisure/high-end and commercial and residential property transactions. Perform diversified duties and develop, manage and pitch/sell projects from conception to financing.The following are highlights of the value.

Bristol, UK And Santa Clara, California

Brought in by owner, Dublin private equity firm IIU, as member of the senior management team primarily to focus on re-engineering the organisation and evaluating the future potential for the nine year old networking equipment company with expertise in quality of service (QoS) and operations in six locations around the world comprising 160 personnel. The.

Dublin, Ireland And Palo Alto, California

I sourced and raised initial seed capital and assisted the CEO in positioning Brandmail beyond the prototype phase and into production, scoping product requirements from US based ISPs and key US brands. Set up European HQ and held responsibility to build a high performance team and conducted all hiring of in-theatre sales engineering and operational staff.

Santa Clara County, California, United States And London, United Kingdom

Delivered exceptional service and dedication throughout tenure with company, and held positions in Marketing, Engineering and Finance with increased responsibilities across different disciplines, deliberately and out of my comfort zone. Produced excellent results across both marketing and technology business groups; led diverse finance & re-organisation.

San Jose, California And London, UK

• Product & Technology Marketing Organisation (PTMO) Competitive Leadership Team – Wireless LAN and Optical/Metro Ethernet (2003-2006);WW Competitive Leader – Optical Networking Group (2002-2003)
• Led project management of Competition focused global virtual teams up to 150 Sales Engineers (SEs), AMs and PMs with accountability for all competitive activities and global strategic planning for wireless and optical.
• Introduced Competitive Action Plans (CAPS) against Cisco’s primary and secondary optical and metro Ethernet competitors in both Service Producer and Enterprise markets, across all global markets. Pitched same to field.
• Devised and project managed large scale projects such as “Open Skies” a global automated competitive assistance network designed to help sales executives sell metro Ethernet and optical solutions in the field.
• Led, devised and worked with Tech, Sales & Product Marketing to launch “How to Sell Optical” VODs versus competitors. Helped sales by pitching to key account customers in Cisco San Jose Executive Briefing Centre.

Santa Clara County And Petaluma, California

• Business Operations Manager – Optical Networking Group (2000-2002)Head hunted from FP&A to deliver strategic planning, management, and integration of Cisco’s 5 optical acquisitions; integrated strategic procedures to.
• Successfully directed cross functional teams and leveraged industry knowledge in a highly matrixed environment to build roadmaps for each market; delivered all benchmarks that supported profitability, and established.
• Pitched Group position and go-forward plans to key customers and partners in Cisco Executive Briefing Centre.Lead Program Manager – Global Partner Engineering (2000)In charge of day-to-day management re the sourcing.
• Identified and sold engineering project opportunities within Cisco and worked with G&A stakeholders in regards to facilities, compensation/benefit plans, recruitment, financial systems, legal structures, sales.

Santa Clara County, California, United States

Group Financial Controller – Human Resources (1999-2000)In charge of Group financial management worldwide and provided advisement to SVP HR and C-staff with key responsibility for management of annual budget of $250M and operations of 1,465 personnel worldwide. Oversaw multiple global projects and partners with other Cisco groups to develop solutions in.

Dublin, Ireland

Independent TV & Film production company

San Francisco, California, United States

Primarily high tech Purchase Price / M&A throughout western United States

Dublin, Ireland

Offshore Company secretarial, accounts preparation and audit

Aca, Accounting And Finance

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Dpa (M.Acc), Accountancy & Financial Management

B.Comm, Business