Maura O'callaghan
About Maura O'callaghan
Maura O'Callaghan is a National Account Manager at Procter & Gamble, managing key accounts for several major brands with a focus on sustainable business and brand development.
Professional Experience at Procter & Gamble
Maura O'callaghan has been serving as the National Account Manager at Procter & Gamble since 2021. In this role, she manages key accounts for prominent brands including Seven Seas, Clearblue, Oral-B, Fixodent, Gillette, Venus Gillette, King C Gillette, and Sunny. She plays a crucial role in sustainable business and brand development, demonstrating a strong bias for action in her professional approach.
Previous Roles at Upfield and Unilever
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Maura worked at Upfield as a Shopper Marketing and Customer Account Manager from 2020 to 2021. There, she honed her skills in managing customer relationships and shopper marketing strategies. Prior to that, she spent 11 years at Unilever as a Channel Strategy Manager, where she gained extensive experience in channel strategy and managing projects and teams.
Early Career and Positions at PwC and Ornua
Maura's early career included a role as a Management Consultant in the Advisory division at PwC from 2004 to 2007. Her responsibilities included project management and business advisory. Before PwC, she worked as a Market Analyst for the EU and Corporate Affairs at Ornua from 2000 to 2004, focusing on market analysis and strategic planning.
Educational Background
Maura O'callaghan has a diverse educational background. She earned a Certificate in Digital Marketing from the Cork Institute of Technology between 2017 and 2018. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Project Management from the University College Cork, completed in 2009. She also attained a Diploma in Financial Management from ACCA in 2005. Additionally, she achieved a Bachelor's Degree and an MSc in Food Science & Technology in Food Marketing from the University of Limerick and University College Cork, respectively.
Skills and Expertise
Maura possesses significant experience in managing projects, teams, and third-party agencies. She has developed strong capabilities in sustainable business practices and brand development. Her professional career is marked by a proactive approach and a strong bias for action.