Mark O'flaherty
About Mark O'flaherty
Mark O'Flaherty is the Director of Network Development for Asia Pacific at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, with over 20 years of experience in client solutions and sales growth across multiple regions. His career includes significant roles at Impetus Automotive, Unipart, and Palmer Hargreaves, showcasing his expertise in management, consulting, and business development.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Mark O'Flaherty serves as the Director of Network Development for the Asia Pacific region at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Singapore. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's network and enhancing business development strategies within the region.
Previous Experience at Impetus Automotive
Prior to his current role, Mark O'Flaherty worked at Impetus Automotive for a total of five years in various capacities. He began as the National Sales Manager (Wholesale) for Fiat Group Automobiles from 2005 to 2008. He then advanced to the position of Senior Consultant & Operations Manager from 2008 to 2013, followed by serving as Global Operations Director from 2013 to 2015.
Background in Automotive and Engineering
Mark O'Flaherty has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, focusing on delivering client solutions and driving sales growth across Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa. His career includes significant roles at Unipart, where he served as General Manager and Regional Aftersales Manager, among others. He also worked as a B747 Heavy Maintenance Planning Engineer at British Airways.
Education and Expertise
Mark O'Flaherty studied Aerospace & Automotive Engineering at Kingston University, where he earned a Higher National Diploma from 1991 to 1993. He furthered his education at the University of the West of England, obtaining a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Aerospace Engineering from 1993 to 1995. His expertise encompasses management, consulting, strategy, franchising, sales, and marketing communication.
Leadership Experience in China
From 2015 to 2021, Mark O'Flaherty was the Managing Director for Palmer Hargreaves in China, based in Xuhui District, Shanghai. In this role, he contributed to the company's growth and development in the Chinese market, leveraging his extensive experience in business development and network expansion.