Donal Doherty
About Donal Doherty
Donal Doherty is the Director of People at Parity Technologies, where he has focused on diversity and inclusion initiatives since 2022. He has held various leadership roles in human resources and education across multiple organizations, including Mad Collective and Glovo, and has a strong background in Web 3.0 technologies.
Work at Parity
Donal Doherty serves as the Director of People at Parity Technologies, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he has been instrumental in integrating diversity and inclusion initiatives into the employee experience. He has also played a key role in the rapid growth and expansion of the company by implementing strategic HR programs. His focus on decentralization and Web 3.0 technologies aligns with the company's mission and objectives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Parity Technologies, Donal held several significant roles. He worked as the Chief People Officer at Mad Collective from 2020 to 2022 in Barcelona. Prior to that, he served as the Global Director of People and Org. Development at Glovo for one year. His earlier experience includes positions at Electronic Arts as Manager of Learning, Engagement, and Performance Programs, and as Program Manager at SOLAS in County Sligo, Ireland.
Education and Expertise
Donal Doherty has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Humanities from Limerick Institute of Technology between 2004 and 2008. He furthered his studies with a Postgraduate Degree in Leadership and Innovation from the University of Dundee from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Studies from the University of Limerick in 2010 and an Advanced eLearning Instructional Design Certificate from the Association for Talent Development in 2016.
Teaching Experience
Donal has a solid foundation in education, having worked as a teacher at the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland for one year and at Norfolk County Council in the United Kingdom for three years. His teaching experience contributes to his expertise in learning and development, which has been beneficial in his subsequent roles in human resources and organizational development.
Key Contributions
Throughout his career, Donal has focused on enhancing employee engagement and performance through strategic HR initiatives. His contributions at Parity Technologies include a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, which has positively impacted the company culture. His experience in various leadership roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to drive organizational growth and adapt to emerging technologies.