Gary Connolly
About Gary Connolly
Gary Connolly serves as the Vice President of Aerospace, Defence, Space and Security at KX, where he promotes opportunities in Northern Ireland's space sector. He holds a Master of Science in Business Development & Innovation and has extensive experience in business development roles within the industry.
Work at KX
Gary Connolly currently serves as Vice President for Aerospace, Defence, Space and Security at KX, a position he has held since 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In this role, he promotes opportunities within Northern Ireland's space sector to both public and private stakeholders. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Business Development Manager at KX from 2021 to 2022 and as a Business Development Manager for the UK/Ireland from 2018 to 2021, based in London. His experience at KX spans several years and various roles, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the aerospace and defence sectors.
Education and Expertise
Gary Connolly has a solid educational background from Ulster University. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Business Development & Innovation from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Marketing from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Professional Practice in Marketing from 2013 to 2014. This academic foundation supports his expertise in business development and marketing within the aerospace and defence industries.
Background
Gary Connolly's early education took place at Campbell College Belfast, where he studied from 2004 to 2011. His career in sales and business development began at First Derivatives, where he has been working since 2016. His roles at KX have allowed him to focus on the development of a sustainable space ecosystem in Northern Ireland, aligning with the objectives of the National Space Strategy.
Achievements in the Space Sector
In his current role at KX, Gary Connolly supports the development of a sustainable space ecosystem in Northern Ireland. He is actively involved in leadership initiatives aimed at securing long-term sustainable growth for the space sector. His efforts include promoting opportunities to stakeholders and contributing to the strategic direction of the space industry in the region.