Robbie O'connor
About Robbie O'connor
Robbie O'Connor serves as the GM EMEA at Notion, where he focuses on helping organizations achieve their goals. With extensive experience in sales and operations at various tech companies, he has a proven track record in driving revenue growth in SaaS businesses.
Current Role at Notion
Robbie O'Connor serves as the GM EMEA at Notion, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enabling organizations to achieve their goals and unlock their full potential using Notion's platform. His leadership is instrumental in driving the company's growth and expanding its presence in the EMEA region.
Previous Experience at Asana
Prior to his current role, Robbie O'Connor worked at Asana as the EMEA Site Lead from 2017 to 2020. He also served as the Board of Directors member for Asana Ireland during the same period. In 2021, he took on the role of Head of Global Sales (interim) at Asana for seven months, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the region.
Career Background in Technology
Robbie O'Connor has extensive experience in the technology sector. He worked at Dropbox as Head of EMEA New Business Sales from 2014 to 2016 and as Account Management Lead from 2012 to 2014. His career also includes positions at Google, where he held roles in Strategy and Operations and Google Maps - Enterprise Partnerships from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he interned as a Strategic Operations Analyst at Microsoft from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Robbie O'Connor holds a BA in International (Hons) Political Science and French from University College Dublin. He furthered his education at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, earning a Master's in Business Management (MSc) with a focus on International Business Management. He is multilingual, proficient in both English and French, and possesses expertise in scaling and managing teams across multiple countries.
Advisory Role at Sendoso
In addition to his role at Notion, Robbie O'Connor has been serving as an Advisor at Sendoso since 2021. His advisory position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in the SaaS industry and contribute to the strategic direction of the company.