Orla O'reilly
About Orla O'reilly
Orla O'Reilly is the Director of Program Management at Procter & Gamble, leading innovation programs and managing a multi-functional team in the EMEA region.
Title and Current Role
Orla O’reilly serves as the Director of Program Management at Procter & Gamble, a position she has held since 2018. She oversees innovation programs, focusing on operational, supply chain, and technical readiness within the EMEA region. Her role involves leading a multi-functional team to ensure alignment with business strategy and growth objectives. Additionally, Orla manages a multi-million euro portfolio, driving significant initiatives for the company.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Orla O’reilly has an extensive history with Procter & Gamble, holding various significant roles across different regions. From 2015 to 2018, she served as Director - Supply Chain Leader in Ireland. Prior to that, she was the Director - Operations Leader of the Technical Support Group in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, from 2014 to 2015. She also worked as a Senior Manager, leading the Initiative Department and Materials Operation, between 2010 and 2014 in Nenagh and Newcastle upon Tyne.
Early Career at Procter & Gamble
Orla O’reilly began her career at Procter & Gamble as a Process Engineer from 2007 to 2008 in Nenagh. Following this role, she became the Operations Department Manager in the same location, a position she held until 2010. These early roles provided Orla with a solid foundation in operations and engineering, setting the stage for her subsequent leadership positions within the company.
Educational Background
Orla O’reilly earned her Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University Belfast, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her education provided a technical foundation that has been crucial throughout her career in various operational and management roles at Procter & Gamble.