Padraic O'connor, Fca
About Padraic O'connor, Fca
Padraic O'Connor, FCA, is the VP Finance, Global Operations at Teleflex in Athlone, Ireland, with extensive experience in finance leadership roles at Baxter International Inc. and LEO Pharma.
Title
Padraic O'Connor holds the position of Vice President of Finance, Global Operations at Teleflex, operating from Athlone, Ireland.
Current Company
Padraic O'Connor currently works at Teleflex, where he serves as the VP Finance for Global Operations. In this role, he leads financial strategies and operations on a global scale from Athlone, Ireland.
Previous Positions at Baxter International Inc.
Prior to his current role, Padraic O'Connor served in multiple key finance-related positions at Baxter International Inc. He was the Finance Director for Renal and International Operations from 2017 to 2021 and the Head of Finance for EMEA Operations from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he was Finance Director for a brief period in 2014 to 2015, showing his robust tenure in finance leadership roles in Dublin, Ireland.
Previous Role at LEO Pharma
From 2012 to 2014, Padraic O'Connor held the position of Finance & IT Director for the UK and Ireland at LEO Pharma, based in Dublin. In this role, he oversaw financial and IT operations, reinforcing his multi-faceted expertise in finance and technology.
Educational Background
Padraic O'Connor is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), having studied Accounting and Finance at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland from 1987 to 1991. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) degree from the National University of Ireland, Galway, where he studied from 1984 to 1987.
Accomplishments at Teleflex
At Teleflex, Padraic O'Connor has led the finance integration of multiple acquisitions and divestitures, implemented a global process improvement initiative reducing operational costs by 15%, and developed strategic financial plans supporting international expansion. He has also played a key role in greenfield investment projects, contributing to growth in emerging markets.
Industry Participation and Mentorship
Padraic O'Connor actively participates in industry conferences and forums, providing insights on finance leadership and operational excellence. He also mentors finance professionals within Teleflex, fostering talent development and succession planning in the organization.