Liam O'connor
About Liam O'connor
Liam O'Connor serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Zipline International, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in supply management and operations, having worked at notable companies such as Tesla, Apple, and Lyft.
Current Role at Zipline International
Liam O'Connor serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Zipline International. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involves overseeing various operational aspects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Zipline's logistics and supply chain management.
Previous Experience at Tesla Motors
Liam O'Connor worked at Tesla Motors in multiple roles. He served as Senior Director of Global Supply Management for one year from 2015 to 2016 in Palo Alto, CA. Following this, he was the Vice President of Global Supply Management and Supplier Industrialization Engineering from 2016 to 2018, also in Palo Alto, CA. His experience at Tesla focused on supply chain strategies and supplier management.
Professional Background at Apple
O'Connor held various positions at Apple from 2011 to 2015. He began as a Global Supply Manager for Strategic Silicon for one year in Cupertino, CA. He then progressed to Senior Group Manager of Global Supply Management, where he worked for three years. His tenure at Apple involved managing supply chain operations and strategic sourcing.
Experience at Lyft
Liam O'Connor worked at Lyft as Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Lyft Bikes & Scooters for seven months in 2018 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. His role included overseeing procurement strategies and the operational management of Lyft's bike and scooter services.
Educational Background
Liam O'Connor earned a Bachelor's Degree from Haverford College from 2000 to 2004. He later pursued a Master's Degree in Organizational Dynamics at the University of Pennsylvania, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in organizational management and supply chain operations.