Alex O'connor
About Alex O'connor
Alex O'Connor is a Senior Account Manager with extensive experience in digital marketing and brand strategy. He has worked at PHD in London since 2015 and currently holds a position at IPG in New York, having previously worked at Vodafone and Cornmarket Group Financial Services.
Work at PhD
Alex O'Connor has served as an Account Manager at PhD since 2015, accumulating nine years of experience in the London office. In this role, he has developed digital and brand strategies for a diverse range of clients. His contributions have been significant in enhancing the agency's reputation and effectiveness in the competitive advertising landscape.
Education and Expertise
Alex O'Connor holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Dublin, where he studied Commerce and Italian from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Marketing from the Smurfit School of Business in 2014. Additionally, he completed an MSc in Digital Marketing in 2014, equipping him with advanced skills in digital strategy development.
Background
Before joining PhD, Alex O'Connor worked as a Sales Executive at Vodafone for 11 months in 2012-2013. He also gained early experience as a Marketing Intern at Cornmarket Group Financial Services in 2009. His educational journey began at Blackrock College, where he studied from 2002 to 2007.
Achievements
O'Connor played a critical role in securing the POP (Power Of Press) programme in 2015, organized by The National Newspapers of Ireland. His efforts contributed to PHD Ireland being recognized as Agency of the Year at the Media Awards in both 2015 and 2018, highlighting his impact on the agency's success.
Current Role at Interpublic Group
Since 2019, Alex O'Connor has held the position of Senior Account Manager at Interpublic Group in New York. In this capacity, he continues to leverage his extensive experience in account management and digital marketing to drive client success and agency growth.