Donal Doherty
About Donal Doherty
Donal Doherty serves as the Chief People Officer at Protocol Labs, where he leads HR and people strategy for a network of over 600 Web3 companies. With extensive experience in enhancing diversity and employee experience, he has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Mad Collective, Glovo, and Electronic Arts.
Work at Protocol Labs
Donal Doherty serves as the Chief People Officer and Head of People at Protocol Labs since 2022. In this role, he leads the HR and people strategy for a network of over 600 Web3 companies. His focus includes enhancing diversity, inclusion, and employee experience within the organization. Based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, he has been instrumental in aligning people strategies with business operations.
Previous Experience in People Management
Before joining Protocol Labs, Donal held several significant roles in people management. He was the Chief People Officer at Mad Collective from 2020 to 2022 and served as the Global Director of People and Organizational Development at Glovo for one year in 2019. Additionally, he worked as Head of People at Parity Technologies from 2021 to 2022, further solidifying his expertise in human resources.
Education and Expertise
Donal holds a Postgraduate Degree in Leadership and Innovation from the University of Dundee. He also earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Studies from the University of Limerick and a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Humanities from the Limerick Institute of Technology. Furthermore, he has an Advanced eLearning Instructional Design Certificate from the Association for Talent Development (ATD). His expertise includes designing and implementing sustainable organizational programs and systems.
Background in Education
Donal has a background in education, having worked as a teacher for several years. He was employed by the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland from 2008 to 2009 and taught at Norfolk County Council from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he served as a Trainer and Course Coordinator at City of Dublin ETB from 2012 to 2013, demonstrating his commitment to educational development.
Career in Organizational Development
Donal's career in organizational development includes a role as a Manager of Learning, Engagement, and Performance Programs at Electronic Arts (EA) from 2014 to 2019. He also worked as a Program Manager at SOLAS in County Sligo, Ireland, from 2013 to 2014. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of people strategies and organizational effectiveness.