Fearghal Hennessy
About Fearghal Hennessy
Fearghal Hennessy is the Vice President of Operations at Boston Scientific in Penang, Malaysia, focusing on operational excellence and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Fearghal Hennessy currently serves as the Vice President Operations at Boston Scientific, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is based in Penang, Malaysia. Hennessy focuses on driving operational excellence and continuous improvement to support healthcare customers in delivering patient care. He is committed to advancing science for life by manufacturing and delivering meaningful innovations that transform and improve the lives of patients globally.
Previous Roles at Boston Scientific
Before becoming Vice President Operations, Fearghal Hennessy held several key positions at Boston Scientific. He was the Operations Director from 2016 to 2022 in Penang, Malaysia. Prior to that, he served as Production Director from 2013 to 2016 in Model Farm Road, Cork, Ireland. In these roles, Hennessy focused on improving operational processes and cultivating a values-driven culture that empowers employees.
Early Career in Engineering and Manufacturing
Fearghal Hennessy's early career includes various roles in engineering and manufacturing. From 2000 to 2001, he was a Production Manager, and from 1998 to 2000, he served as a Process Engineer at General Semiconductor in Macroom, Co. Cork, Ireland. Earlier, in 1998, he was a New Products Introduction Engineer at Artesyn Technologies Ltd. His initial experience also includes a three-year stint at Duration as an R.F. Product Design Engineer & Product Design Engineer & Intern Engineer from 1995 to 1998 in Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland.
Education and Management Training
Fearghal Hennessy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General, from Munster Technological University, completed from 2020 to 2022. He also earned a Certificate in Supervisory Management from the Irish Management Institute between 1999 and 2001. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Materials and Design from the University of Limerick, completed from 1991 to 1995.
Focus on Inclusive Environment and Employee Empowerment
Fearghal Hennessy strongly advocates for cultivating an inclusive environment and values-driven culture. He believes in empowering employees to take ownership of their individual growth, thereby enhancing overall organizational performance. His leadership style focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where every employee feels valued and motivated to contribute to the company's success.